Four terrorist killed in J&K; DIG applauds the mission as 'big success'

With the killing of four militants in the latest operation by the joint team of security forces in Shopian district of south Kashmir, a total of nine terrorists have been neutralized in the span of just 24 hours in the valley.

Acting on a specific input about the presence of terrorists in Pinjora area of South Kashmir's Shopian district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation. J&K police says as the forces zeroed in on a house, an exchange of fire took place in which four Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists were killed.

“This is a big success for the security forces and we hope terrorist organisations operating in south Kashmir would be jolted by this,” said Atul Kumar, DIG police South Kashmir.

Yesterday, five Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militants were killed in the Reben area of Shopain district after forces launched a similar operation.

A total of 88 terrorists have been killed so far this year and several overground workers (OGW) have also been arrested, who provide logistical and other support to terrorists.

Top commanders including an IED expert of Pakistan origin, Abdul Rehman, were also killed last week in an operationIes