Srinagar: One soldier and three militants were killed on Tuesday in separate gun battles in south Kashmir’s Kulgam and Pulwama districts. Two jawans were also injured.
They said the army and state police launched a joint operation in Redwani area of Kulgam after information that two or three militants were holed up in a house. An official, who is not authorised to speak to the media, said two militants and one soldier were killed in the operation.
Another militant was killed during a gunfight between security forces and terrorists in Hafoo of Pulwama’s Tral after the army and police launched a joint operation in the area. A police spokesperson said an exchange of fire is underway at Hafoo village.
The area was cordoned off by security forces on Tuesday morning after receiving input about the presence of militants there.