J&K: Three army jawans, two cops killed in fresh encounter with militants in Kupwara

An encounter broke out in the Arampora area of the district yesterday after security forces launched an operation in the wake of militants opening fire at an Army patrol party. The spokesperson said the anti-militancy operation, which continued overnight, was going on when reports last came in. Four unidentified militants were killed in the operation yesterday.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti paid rich tributes to the four security forces’ personnel killed in the fierce gunbattle. She also expressed solidarity with the bereaved families of the deceased and prayed for peace to the departed souls.

Four unidentified militants were killed in the operation yesterday. (Express photo by Shuaib Masoodi)

The encounter site is around 8 km from Kupwara town and Halmathpora is the last village before the LoC, which is 20-25 km away from the spot. Officials said it was possible that these militants sneaked into the Valley recently and were waiting for an opportunity to cross into Lolab or Vilgam areas of Kupwara district.

(With PTI inputs)

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