3rd terrorist killed as Pulwama encounter enters second day
July 04, 2017  09:34
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A third terrorist was killed today in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of South Kashmir as the operation entered the second day, police said.

One more terrorist was killed this morning and the body has been recovered, a police official said.

He said three terrorists have been killed in the encounter so far.

The search operation was on in the area, the official said.

Security forces launched a search operation in Bahmnoo area of Pulwama yesterday following information about presence of terrorists there.

The gunfight ensued after the terrorists fired upon the security forces during the search operation.

Two Army personnel yesterday sustained minor injuries during the operation. -- PTI

IMAGE: An army jawan takes position during the encounter in Pulwama on Monday. Photograph: Umar Ganie/Rediff.com
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