Kokernag Encounter | 3 To 4 Terrorists Present In The Area, Investigating Why Civilians Were There, Says IGP Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Aug 11: It seems that a group of three to four terrorists are present in the Kokernag forest area and that the police were investigating the role of civilians as to how they were so close to terrorists, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Bhirdi said Sunday.

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Talking to reporters here, the IGP, said that it seems the number of terrorists is three to four in Kokernag woods. “We are also probing the role of civilians as to why and how they were so close to terrorists, “the IGP said.
He said it looks that the group has sneaked into this side fro Doda as borders of Anantnag and Doda are connected.
He said that two soldiers and a civilian were killed while another civilian was being treated.
“An extensive search operation nis underway. The terrain and weather is a challenge, “he said. (KNO)