Srinagar: Three militants were killed on Monday in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district
An anti-militancy operation was launched in Hakura area of Anantnag district late on Sunday night following information about the presence of militants in the area, an army official said.
The slain militants were identified as Eesa Fazli of Srinagar, Syed Owais and Sabzar Ahmad Sofi, both belonging to Anantnag district.
The police has recovered arms and ammunition, including AK 47 rifles, pistols, hand grenades from the encounter site. No collateral damage has been reported.
“It is pertinent to mention that among the slain militants, one was involved in a recent attack on a police guard post at Soura in which one police constable was killed (AGencies)
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