| 3 militants killed in encounter, 1 civilian in clashes in Pulwama | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 29: Three militants were killed in a gunfight with security forces in south Kashmir's Pulwama town on Friday, where a youth was also killed and eight civilians injured when locals clashed with the forces in a bid to disrupt the security operations.
A spokesperson confirmed that the operation, launched by the state police and Indian Army's Rashtriya Rifles, occurred at Chatpora locality of Pulwama town.
State director general of police, S P Vaid confirmed that three militants were killed in the encounter.
"A youth was killed and more than six civilians injured in the clashes,'' medical superintendent, Pulwama, Dr Rashid Parra said. "Two injured were referred to Srinagar for advanced treatment."
Locals said the army and police launched the operation in the locality soon after the Friday prayers following information about the presence of militants holed up in a house. They added that the area was sealed by the forces to prevent militants from escaping. |
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