Pulwama encounter: 1 AK-47, 1 pistol recovered
February 18, 2019 12:43
Update on the Pinglana, Pulwama encounter: One AK-47 rifle and one pistol have been recovered. Identification of the bodies of the two terrorists killed during encounter are yet to be confirmed. The search operation continues.
Four Army personnel, including a major, and two Jaish terrorists were killed in the encounter, three days after a suicide bomber from the group drove his explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in the area, defence officials said.
A civilian was also killed in the exchange of fire in Pinglan area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district, they said. "The terrorists are believed to be linked to the February 14 car bombing. The exact identities of the two terrorists killed are being ascertained," a defence spokesperson said. Militants fired at forces as the searches got under way, triggering a gun battle, officials said.
Security forces have also launched a cordon and search operation during the night after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. A cordon and search operation by the security forces have started in village Krawora in Shopian.
Meanwhile, Dr Mohammad Faisal, Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan tweeted to say its High Commissioner in India for consultations. The Pak envoy left New Delhi this morning.
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