Militants attack patrol party, 2 ultras surrender in J&K

Srinagar, Sep 16 (UNI) Militants today attacked a security force patrol, while two ultras surrendered in the Jammu and Kashmir overnight, official spokesman said.

Militants attacked a security force patrol party with automatic weapons at Model Town, Sopore in north Kashmir district of Baramulla early morning.

The security personnel effectively retaliated. However, no one was injured.

A militant surrendered before the security personnel and state police at Bandipora in north Kashmir alongwith a pistol, a magazine and six rounds of ammunition last evening.

A Hizbul Mujahideen ultra also surrendered before the security personnel and state police in Doda district of alongwith an AK rifle, two magazines, 60 rounds and a wireless set last evening.

The ultra was active in Marmat area of the district for the past several months, the spokesman said.

UNI