Srinagar, August 29: Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Muniward village in Khanabal area of the district early on Wednesday morning following specific information about the presence of militants there.
An encounter ensued when the militants opened fire on the forces, an official said.
Police said two Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed in the operation.
Sources say one of the slain militants was Divisional Commander of Hizb, Altaf Kachru. He was active for the past 15 years and was an A++ category militant. Kachru was involved in many cases, including killing of policemen.
The second militant was yet to be identified.
Kachroo belonging to Redwani village of Kulgam district carried a reward of Rs 15 lakh on his head. His killing is being seen as a major success in the anti-militancy operations in the south Kashmir area.
Curfew has been announced in Anantnag town to maintain law and order. Clashes between stone-pelting youth and the security forces are now going on in the area.
Authorities suspended train services between Baramulla and Bannihil towns immediately after the gunfight started.
Mobile Internet services have also been suspended as a precautionary measure in Anantnag and Kulgam districts.
Source Tribune India
