3 LeT Militants Killed in Shopian, Search Operation Continues

Srinagar: Three militants from outfit have been killed in an exchange of gunfire with security forces in Shukroo forest area of Keller in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday.

News agency GNS quoted a top police officer having said that a massive cordon and search operation was launched in forests of Kellar after having specific input about presence of some militants.

“As the team of police and army started combing operation, the hiding militants fired upon the party, triggering off a gunfight.”

During the exchange of fire, three LeT militants were killed, the identity of whom is however yet to be ascertained.

The search operation continued in and around the encounter site, when this report was filed.

More details awaited.