As many as three unidentified terrorists, including brother of an IPS officer, were killed in a gunfight took place in Shopian district of Jammu & Kashmir today, police said.
#Shopian encounter update: 03 #terrorists killed. Arms & ammunition recovered. Case registered. Identities & affiliations are being ascertained. @JmuKmrPolice pic.twitter.com/ui6ok4DXqm
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) January 22, 2019
Following a tip-off about presence of terrorists in the area, a joint team of army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local police swung into action. Eventually, forces entered into an encounter with terrorists. Forces have eliminated three terrorists in the gunfight.
Shamsul Haq, brother of IPS officer who had joined militant ranks was among the 3 terrorists killed today in Shopian. I remember the efforts that were made by his brother /other family members and J&K Police to bring him back to mainstream but he met a sad end today, tweeted former DGP of Jammu and Kashmir SP Vaid.
Shamsul Haq, brother of IPS officer who had joined militant ranks was among the 3 terrorists killed today in Shopian. I remember the efforts that were made by his brother /other family members and J&K Police to bring him back to mainstream but he met a sad end today.
— Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) January 22, 2019
Sources averred that an army soldier was also injured in the gunfight. He has been immediately rushed to nearby hospital for treatment.
