Srinagar, Dec 25 (KB): Acting on specific input generated by Police regarding presence of militants in village Chowgam area of Shopian, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by Police, 44RR and 14Bn CRPF in the said area.
A Police spokesman in a statement issued to the Kashmir Bulletin (KB), said that during the search operation, as the presence of militant got ascertained, they were given ample opportunities to surrender. However, they denied the surrender opportunities and instead fired indiscriminately upon the joint search party which was retaliated leading to an encounter.
In the ensuing encounter, two militants were killed and their bodies were retrieved from the site of encounter. They have been identified as Sajad Ahmad Chak son of Bashir Ahmad Chak resident of Braripora, Shopian and Raja Basit Yaqoob son of Mohd Yaqoob Najar resident of Achan Litter, Pulwama.
As per police records both the killed militants were categorized militants linked with proscribed militants outfit LeT and were part of groups involved in several militant crime cases. Besides, the killed militant Sajad was also instrumental in motivating & recruiting the youth to join militant folds.
“Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including 02 AK series rifles, 4 AK Magazines and 32 rounds were recovered from their possession. All the recovered materials have been taken into case records for further investigation.”
Police have registered case under relevant sections of law and investigation has been initiated. People are requested to cooperate with Police till the area at encounter site is completely sanitized and cleared of all the explosive materials, if any. (Kashmir Bulletin–KB)
