Summary:
While two of them died on the spot, the other two were declared "brought dead" at a local hospital.In neighbouring Anantnag district, two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists were gunned down in an early morning encounter. JeM called it a joint attack by Hizbul Mujahideen and JeM cadres. The two Hizbul militants were killed in exchange of fire. Around 70 people were injured in clashes that erupted after the encounter.At Arhama village in Shopian district, terrorists opened fire on the DSP's escort party which had gone to repair a police vehicle. The militants opened fire when security forces closed in on their hideout, leading to an encounter..