Encounter in J&K’s Budgam: Two Militants killed

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 17 (ANI): Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in J&K’s Budgam.

J&K Police and Army cordoned off the area in after gunshots were heard to nab the terrorists.

“On specific input, the joint area domination party of Army & Police tried to stop one suspected vehicle, terrorists fired and in retaliation two terrorists were killed. Arms/ammunition recovered near Court Complex in District Budgam. Details shall follow,” tweeted Kashmir Zone Police.

#BudgamEncounterUpdate: Both the killed terrorists are identified as Arbaaz Mir and Shahid Sheikh of Pulwama linked with the proscribed terror outfit LeT. Both the terrorists earlier escaped from recent encounter: ADGP Kashmir@JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/e7b70sJEbI

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) January 17, 2023

Further details awaited.