Two militants, who were trapped during an encounter with security forces, laid down their arms before the authorities in Pulwama district on Saturday, officials said.

The security forces had launched a cordon and search operation at Lelhaar in the Kakapora area of the district on Friday night following information about the presence of militants there, the officials said. The two ultras were identified as Akeel Ahmad Lone and Rouf Ul Islam. Lone had sustained splinter injuries in his right foot. — PTI

Courtesy: Daily Tribune: 30th January 2021