Srinagar resident among three militants killed in Budgam encounter: Police

Three militants were killed in an encounter that broke out on Thursday evening in central Kashmir’s Zolwa Kralpora Chadoora area of Budgam district.

Quoting IGP Kashmir, Kashmir Police Zone wrote, “All the 03 killed militants affiliated with militant outfit JeM . So far one identified as Waseem of Srinagar City. 3 AK 56 rifles recovered. After killing of Waseem only 1 militant is Srinagar resident,”.

IGP said that after killing of Waseem a resident of Srinagar city in Chadoora Gunfight, there is only one Srinagar city resident militant left.

The encounter started in the late hours on Thursday evening after a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in the area. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.