A large cache of arms and ammunition, including two AK assault rifles, has been recovered from the two militants shot dead in a gunbattle here on Monday, police said today amid claims by some locals that the two were killed in a "fake" encounter.
The recoveries included two AK assault rifles, four magazines, 86 rounds, a pistol with a magazine and two rounds, three hand grenades, a grenade thrower and a pouch, a police officer said.
The two militants including Jaish-e-Mohammad commander Saifullah were killed by police during a raid at Sarai Bala in the heart of Srinagar on Monday, police had said.
However, local people have contested the police version and claimed that the duo were unarmed and had been killed in a "fake encounter".
Sarai Bala and adjoining areas like Maharaj Bazar, Hari Singh High Street and Gonikhan have been witnessing a shutdown since the last two days as a protest against the killings.
