J-K: Three Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists neutralised in Budgam

Three Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists were killed by security forces near Budgam district in Jammu and Kashmir last night.

Based on inputs of the presence of some terrorists in a specific house, an operation was launched by troops of Rashtriya Rifles, Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Radbug village of Budgam.

The joint operation was launched at around 6:00 p.m. yesterday and at about 8.30 p.m. contact was established with terrorists.

The security forces also recovered arms and ammunition and warlike stores.

This came a day after militants attacked a bus carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district.

At lease, seven people were killed and more than 15 sustained an injury in the attack.

-ANI