Srinagar: Three al-Badr militants were killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday in Shopian district of southern Kashmir, while another surrendered. The police spokesman said that all the terrorists were newly recruited in the al-Badr group. The deceased terrorists have been identified as Danis Mir, Mohammad Umer Bhat and Zaid Bashir.
Meanwhile, one newly recruited militant of the outfit surrendered during the encounter in Shopian, where mobile internet service of all Cellular companies, including Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limted (BSNL), was suspended since last evening.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir once again makes a fervent appeal to all misguided youth, who have joined militant ranks, to shun the path of violence and return to mainstream as the society needs them and most importantly their parents. “We will welcome and accept them with open arms,” he said.
