Bandpur, April 25 — An overground worker was killed and two personnel were injured during an anti-militant operation in the Kulnar area of Ajas in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday, officials said.
The OGW has been identified as Altaf Lali; his age and residence are being ascertained.
Forces launched a cordon and search operation at Kulnar Bazipora in Bandipora after receiving information about the presence of militants in the area, they added.
“The operation turned into an encounter when the hiding militants opened fire on the forces.”
“An OGW and two policemen were injured in the firing and later succumbed to their injuries,” the officials said.