Terrorists Neutralized in ongoing Tral Encounter, Identities yet to Be ascertained: IGP Kashmir

Srinagar, May 15 : Inspector General of Police Kashmir V. K. Birdi on Tuesday said that a fierce encounter broke out after security forces received specific inputs about terrorist movement in the area, leading to the neutralization of some terrorists whose identities are yet to be confirmed.

Speaking to reporters, Birdi said that acting on intelligence inputs, the area was immediately cordoned off, following which a gunfight ensued between the terrorists and security forces.

“Bodies of the neutralized terrorists have been sighted, but their identity and group affiliation is still being ascertained,” he said.

“We are currently sanitizing the area and the operation is still underway. It will take us some time to completely conclude the operation, only after which we will be able to disclose the identities and affiliations of the terrorists.”

IGP said security forces are committed to eliminate the entire terror ecosystem in Kashmir. “Security forces are fully resolved to decimate the entire terror eco-network here, and we are firmly moving in that direction,” he added.(KNS)