Two militants killed in encounter in South Kashmir’s Tral

Two militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in south Kashmir’s Tral area on Sunday morning. Reports suggest that the militants were hiding in a residential area at Nazneenpora village. A J&K police constable, identified as Manzoor Ahmed, lost his life in the encounter, which is now over.

On Saturday evening, a cordon and search operation was launched in the area. The operation was slowed down after protesters hurled stones at the forces. Locals told The Hindu that they had heard loud explosions and heavy exchange of fire around 10 p.m.