At least two terrorists have been killed in a brief shootout in Rajwar forests of north Kashmir’s Handwara on Monday, police sources said.
Police said the terrorists attempted to attack a joint party of police and security forces near Galganzer village in Zachaldara area. The attack was repulsed resulting into death of two terrorists. Police said the slain terrorists have been identified as Toyib of Sopore and Ashiq of Palhallan in Baramulla district.
He said the duo was affiliated with Hizbul Mujahideen outfit. “Further investigation and legal formalities have been started,” police said.
Meanwhile, the telecom companies have been directed by the authorities to snap internet in Sopore, Palhallan and Handwara areas of north Kashmir on Tuesday in the wake of terrorist killings, which may trigger public protests in the area.