Two militants were killed on Wednesday in an encounter with security forces at Pinchad area of Machil in Kupwara.
The encounter started after security forces launched a search operation in the area after information about the presence of militants. During the search operation, militants fired at the security forces triggering an encounter in which two militants were killed.
Earlier, the police had shared information about the operation in the area. “Encounter going on near Pichnad Machil area of #Kupwara district. Army and Kupwara police on job. Further details shall follow,” police tweeted.
