Encounter between security forces and terrorists in Kashmir; two hizb-ul terrorists killed, two locals injured

SRINAGAR: Two terrorists affiliated with the proscribed terror outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter that broke out in the Poshkreeri area of Anantnag, said the officials on Tuesday. Two locals were also injured in the incident.

The police and security forces soon rushed to the spot as the encounter was underway.

The terrorists killed have been identified as Danish Bhat (Kokab Duree) and Basharat Nabi.

“Both were involved in the killing of one Territorial Army personnel Saleem on 9 April 2021 and killing of two civilians on 29 May 2021 in Jablipora,” Tweeted ADGP Kashmir.