Three Hizbul militants killed in encounter, South Kashmir

South Kashmir: Three Hizbul Mujahibeen militants were killed in an encounter overnight in Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Security forces have made barriers and started search operation in Dadsara area of Tral yesterday night, following information about the presence of militants, an official said.

Militants who were killed have been identifies as Ashiq Hussain Bhat, Mohammad Isaq Parray anad Asif the offical said. Three AK rifles have been recovered from the scene of the gun battle, where search and sensitization operation are in progress, the official said.