An encounter starts between militants and Goverment forces in Rajwar, Handwara on Monday evening. SDPO Handwara, Shabir khan said that this evening Militants attacked a police party near Gangazar, Zachel area of Rajwar.
In the meantime, the attack was repulsed by cops resulting in an encounter.
Additional reinforcement army and SOG was rushed to the area, Khan said.
When reports last came the intermittent firing was going on.
Two militants have been killed in a brief shootout at Rajwar in Handwara area of Kupwara district, a senior police official said.
SDPO Handwara, Shabir Khan said that two militants have been killed in the shootout after they fired upon joint party of police and
army near Galganzer, Zacheldara in Rajwar area of Handwara this evening. The attack, they said, was repulsed by cops.
“In the exchange of gunfire, two militants have been gunned down,” the SDPO said, adding that their identities are being ascertained.