Five militants killed in encounter in J&K's Kulgam district
(Sourced from PTI)
Five terrorists were killed today in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. The gunbattle broke out after the ultras opened fire on a search team of the security forces in the district's Kellem village this morning, an Army official said. He said the identity and group affiliation of the five terrorists are being ascertained. Here's more.
The security forces blasted the house where the militants were holed up. They have also recovered weapons and war-like stores from the encounter site. Clashes between protesters and security forces broke out near the encounter site injuring at least 4 CRPF personnel and 8 civilians. The law enforcement agencies said that they are trying to restore order in the area.
