Pulwama Encounter: Ops was halted for evacuation of civilians, Says IGP

Says 2-3 JeM militants trapped inside cordon, one soldier injured

Srinagar, Apr 27: Inspector general of police Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar on Wednesday said that the operation in Pulwama was halted for evacuation of civilians, while one soldier was also injured in the encounter.

Kashmir zone police while quoting IGP said that precautions were being taken to avoid collateral damage.

Police added that 2-3 militants including foreign militant of JeM outfit were trapped inside the cordon in Pulwama village.

IGP said that trapped militants will be neutralised at the earliest.

Earlier, encounter broke out in Mitrigam village of Pulwama following inputs about the presence of militants in the area.