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KNZ NEWS DESK

Tral, December 22 : Six militants has been killed in ongoing Gunfight which broke out between militants and government forces in Arampora area of Awantipora of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

Reports reaching KNO that a joint team of army’s 42RR, 180 BN CRPF and SOG Awantipora launched cordon and search operation in Arampora after having credible input about presence of some militants in the area.

As soon joint team of forces intensified searches towards suspected spot the hiding militants fired upon government forces triggering an encounter. Official Sources told KNO that Six militants have been killed and are believed to be members of Zakir Musa led group Ansar ul Gazwat ul Hind.

Among the killed militants one is believed to be the deputy chief of AGH Soliha@Rehaan khan of Arampora, However the bodies of Militants not retrieved yet. Authorities have suspended mobile Internet services in the area as a precautionary measure.(KNO)