J&K: 2 JeM terrorists killed in encounter in Tral

Srinagar, Oct 30: Two terrorists affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Chaanketaar village of Pulwama's Tral on Tuesday.

The identities of the killed terrorists are being ascertained. Search is still going on in the area.

J&K Police requested citizens not to venture inside encounter zone it can be dangerous due to stray explosive materials. People are requested to cooperate with police till area is completely sanitized and cleared of all explosives materials if any.

The exchange of fire is said to have ensued after terrorists fired upon a search party.

The security forces were on a cordon and search operation in Chaanketaar village of Pulwama, said reports.

Yesterday (October 29), at least five Border Security Force jawans were injured after terrorists attacked BSF vehicle at Pantha Chowk in the outskirts of Srinagar. On the same day, three terrorists were arrested after a brief shootout with the security forces in Narbal area.

On Sunday, a 40-year-old PDP worker was gunned down by terrorists in Srinagar. In another incident on Sunday, terrorists opened fire at army patrolling party in Shopian.