3 JeM terrorists killed in encounter in South Kashmir

Three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday, police officials said. The encounter started within the upper reaches of the forest area of Nagbaeran Tral in Awantipora after police and military launched an enquiry operation early Saturday morning, they added.

“Three unidentified terrorists affiliated with proscribed terror outfit JeM killed. Search happening . Further details shall follow, “Kashmir police said during a tweet.

On Friday, two terrorists belonging to the “hit squad” of Hizbul Mujahideen were killed in an encounter with security forces at Khrew in Pulwama district, police said.

The Saturday encounter was the newest during a series of gunfights as security forces intensified counter-insurgency operations within the Valley, killing 94 terrorists thus far this year. Eight terrorists were killed in separate operations this month till Saturday.

It also comes at a time when Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing a spike in violence and attacks on political leaders.

A policeman and 4 civilians including three political workers are killed in suspected terrorist attacks this month.