November 23, 2024
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Anantnag, March 15 (H.S): Four militants were killed in an encounter that took place between militants and paramilitary forces in Watrigam village of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday.

Sources said that a joint team of army’s 19 RR and SOG Anantnag launched cordon and search operation in Watrigam village.

As the joint team of forces tightened the cordon around suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering an encounter.

Official said four militants were killed during exchange of firing. However the identification of the militants is yet to be ascertained army officials said.