Two militants, who are suspected to be of Pakistani origin, on Sunday were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in the Sopore district of Jammu and Kashmir.
"Two Pakistani militants, one belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the other belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were killed in a gun battle," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Abdul Qayoom told the media.
"We had got information that Pakistani militants were taking shelter in Saidpora village. Security forces cordoned off the village and the militants opened fire which was retaliated upon, triggering off the gun battle," the SSP added.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app