Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Shalgul forests in Srigufwara area following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.
This is the second attack Srinagar has seen in three days. Militants shot at and injured the son of a restaurant owner in high security Durganag area Wednesday.
One policeman was also injured in the gunbattle that ensued after militants opened fire during a cordon and search operation at Zanigam village in Budgam district.
Police data shows 2020 saw the highest number of youth join militant groups after 2018. Experts say Pakistan's agenda is to project militancy as 'local resistance'.
J&K Police cites digital evidence and background checks to say two of the youth killed were over-ground workers for militants, rebuts families' claims that youth were innocent civilians.
Militants opened fire on security forces during a cordon and search operation Tuesday evening, which led to an exchange of fire through the night, an official said.
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