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Pulwama Military Op: Police says both militants surrendered, one injured shifted to hospital

Pulwama: Two militants who were trapped in a military operation at Batpora Lelhara village of Kakapora belt in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have surrendered before armed forces personnel, officials said on Saturday.

They said that two militants surrendered before senior officers of armed forces along with 02 AK 47 rifles.

They further added that one militant who was injured during the operation has been shifted to hospital for treatment.

“#LelharEncounterUpdate: Both #terrorists #surrendered along with 02 AK 47 rifles before senior officers of police & SFs. One #terrorist who was injured in #encounter has been shifted to hospital for medical treatment.” Kashmir’ police zone tweeted

Official sources said that both the militants are locals and they surrendered after hectic efforts of police, army, CRPF and their parents.

Earlier, an official said that a joint team of Police, Army’s 50 RR and CRPF launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.

He said that as the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them ensuing the operation.

It is pertinent to mention here that yesterday afternoon three local militants were killed in an operation at Mandoora Tra.

 

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