1 jawan, 3 militants killed in encounter at Kashmir’s Pulwama | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

1 jawan, 3 militants killed in encounter at Kashmir’s Pulwama

Pulwama | ByIndo-Asian News Service
May 16, 2019 09:50 AM IST

The militants were holed up in a house in Dalipora area.

Three militants and a soldier were killed on Thursday in a gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, police said.

A search operation is underway. The area has been cordoned off by security forces.(PTI FILE)
A search operation is underway. The area has been cordoned off by security forces.(PTI FILE)

The gunfight is still continuing in Dolipora village which started early Thursday morning after security forces including Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the state police, started a cordon and search operation following a tip-off about the militants.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

“Identity of the slain militants was being ascertained. The operation is still going on,” police said, adding that two soldiers and a civilian were also injured.

Meanwhile, there were also reports of clashes between stone pelting protesters and the security forces near the gunfight site despite authorities announcing curfew-like restrictions in the area.

As a precautionary measure, authorities have suspended mobile Internet services in Pulwama.

Mobile internet speed has also been brought down in Srinagar city to prevent uploading of inflammatory pictures and posts.

Experience the old-world charm of Delhi through a heritage walk with HT! Participate now.

Get Current Updates on India News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On