Two terrorists were killed while another surrendered before the security forces in an encounter that started Saturday evening with joint group of police and army in Barbugh area of Shopian, a police spokesman said.
Acting on specific information, Shopian police along with troops of Rashtriya Rifles launched a cordon and search operation in Barbugh area of Shopian late on Saturday. During searches, terrorists hiding in the area fired upon the search party.
“Two terrorists were gunned down in this encounter who were identified as Altaf Ahmad Rather and Tariq Ahmad Bhat,” spokesman said. Third terrorist involved in the encounter identified as Adil Hussain Dar laid down his arms.
The spokesman said arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. Both the killed terrorists, police claims were involved in attack on special police official Khurshed Ahmad Ganaie at Bazar Imam Shahab.