Conflict
Brief shootout in Shopian, two militants killed
In a brief shootout that took place at Shopian in south Kashmir, two militants have been killed.
The shootout took place after a search operation was launched jointly by 34RR, J&K police and CRPF on a specific input about presence of militants at Gahand village.
As soon as the forces came close to suspected spot, the hiding militants open fire resulting into a shootout. The identity and affiliation of killed militants couldn’t be ascertained at this stage.
