A day after eliminating one of the top Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commanders late on Monday night, two more local terrorists were eliminated by the joint team of security forces in the South Kashmir district of Kulgam on Tuesday.
According to police, the encounter was launched at Ahwatoo area of Kulgam late Tuesday evening after receiving confirmed reports about the presence of terrorists in the area.
During the cordon and search operation the terrorists opened fire on the security forces and in the ensuing encounter both the terrorists were eliminated. Both the slaim terrorists were categorised terrorists and have been identified as Mohammad Shafi Ganie of Batpora, Kulgam & Mohammad Asif Wani of Yawar of Takia Gopalpora, Kulgam. They belonged to JeM terrorist outfit.
Security forces also recovered 02 AK 47 rifles and ammunition from the encounter site.
Late Monday night, a JeM Commander identified as Abu Hurrairah was eliminated by the security forces in Batpora area of Kulgam.Two civilians and a jawan received injuries during the operation.
