J-K: Two terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

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ANI Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) [India]
Last Updated : Mar 09 2017 | 12:42 PM IST

Another terrorist was gunned down by the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) says the slain terrorist was identified as LeT's Mohammad Shafi Shergujari.

A total of two militants were killed in the encounter that broke out in Pulwama's Padgampora area.

The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir launched a cordon and search operation in the Padgampora area after they suspected the presence of terrorists in the area.

Gunshots were also heard in the area.

The army and special operation group of Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora has cordoned off the area.

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First Published: Mar 09 2017 | 12:21 PM IST

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