Conflict

Militant kiled in ongoing military operation in Pulwama

Armed forces deployed near the site of military operation in Pulwama. [FPK Photo/Qayoom Khan]

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, Vijay Kumar Friday said that a militant from Srinagar, who was involved in recent civilian killings has been killed in an ongoing military operation in Pulwama.

As per officials, the military operation started in Wahibugh area after 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.

IGP in a tweet by Kashmir Police Zone said that a militant from Srinagar City, who was involved in recent civilian killings has been killed in the gunfight.

Kumar Friday said that the militant has been identified as Shahid Bashir of Srinagar.—(KNO)

 

Free Press Kashmir is now on Telegram. Click here to Join.
FPK Android App for 2G. Click here to Download.

Click to comment
To Top