The security forces neutralized three Jaish militants in Srinagar on Friday claiming that one of them was involved in the recent attack on police forces in Zewan area in which three policemen were killed.
During the operation, three CRPF personnel and two policemen were also injured. During the operation, three CRPF soldiers and two policemen were also injured, but they were immediately rushed to a medical facility and their condition is stable.
The encounter took place in Pantha Chowk area in the outskirts of Srinagar near the highway, where police, army, and the CRPF had launched a joint operation following a tipoff regarding the presence of militants.
In the last 48 hours, the security forces have neutralized nine Jaish militants across the Kashmir Valley.
The IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said that Sushil Rather, who was killed by the security forces, was involved in the recent attack in Zewan, along with the foreigners.
