Three militants killed in Anantnag gunfight

The Army on Monday morning said three militants, holed up inside a house in Awoora village, Anantnag, have been killed.

“Three AK 47 rifles were also recovered,” said Srinagar-based Army spokesman.

Loud explosions were heard near the encounter site in Anantnag district on Sunday night, nine hours after security forces trapped militants.

Sources said both sides exchanged fire for more than two hours at Awoora village near tourist spot Pahalgam in Anantnag district after a fierce gunfight that broke out after 3 pm on Sunday.