J&K: Security forces kill 8 terrorists in last 24 hrs

One terrorist was killed on Thursday in an encounter with the security forces in Meej village of Awantipora area, following which two other terrorists had taken refuge inside a mosque in the village. Vijay Kumar, IGP (Kashmir) said, "Patience and professionalism worked. Used tear smoke shells only. Maintained the sanctity of the mosque. Both militants hiding inside the mosque have been neutralised."

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2N7jPEG