J&K: 3 terrorists killed in encounter at Kashmir's Anantnag

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter in Kashmir's Anantnag on Saturday (July 10), the Army claimed that one AK 47, two pistols and other war like stores were recovered from the encounter site.

Kashmir: Three terrorists were killed in an encounter in Kashmir's Anantnag on Saturday (July 10), the Army claimed that one AK 47, two pistols and other war like stores were recovered from the encounter site. The Army said based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of three terrorists in the built-up area of Kargom, Ranipora of Anantnag district, Ladkipura from sources, a cordon and search operation was launched by Rashtriya Rifles alongwith JKP & CRPF at 13:00 hours.  “On seeing the movement of security forces, the terrorists tried to escape through a nallah. The troops immediately repositioned and readjusted the cordon and asked the terrorists to surrender. However, the terrorists resorted to heavy firing on the Security Forces and a fire fight ensued," the Army said.