Kulgam: Two militants were killed and as many police personnel injured in a military operation in Khurbatpora area of Kulgam on Monday evening.
“One Pakistani (militant) (code name Chacha) and one hybrid (militant) killed. 02 Police Personnel also injured. They are being evacuated to hospital. Encounter going on: IGP Kashmir,” Police said in a tweet.
IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that it was the same group that had managed to escape last week in the ChakiSamad area.
Three Pakistani militants have been killed in the last two days, IGP added.
Earlier, the operation had begun after a joint team of police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Khurbatpora amid inputs about the presence of militants.
As the joint team approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering the operation.
