Pattan Encounter: 03 militants killed, Army Major and 02 cops injured, searches continue

Srinagar: Three militants were killed, an army major and two policemen also injured in an encounter in Yadipora area of Pattan in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Official sources told GNS, that three militant were killed in an encounter, however their identification couldn’t be ascertained yet.

Official sources further said that an army major and two policemen were also injured during exchange of fire.

Earlier, According to the reports reaching GNS, a joint team of Police, Army’s RR 29 and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Yadipora.

As the joint team encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them. The fire was retaliated by the joint team, triggering off an encounter.(GNS)

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