IED event in Jammu & Kashmir, Hardumir in Tral area in Awantipora Tehsil (revenue unit) in Pulwama District area, India on Sun 26th December 2021

In the second encounter, two militants were killed in the gunfight that broke out in Hardumir in Tral area in Awantipora Tehsil (revenue unit) in Pulwama District. The slain militants have been identified as Nadeem Nazir Bhat, resident of Koil Shikargah Tral and Rahi Rasool Bhat alias Adil, resident of Kanipora Dadsara, who was an IED expert of AuGH outfit. As per Police records, they were from AuGH and were part of groups involved in several cases including IED blast and grenade attacks on security establishments. “Arms and ammunition including two AK series rifles were recovered from their possession,” Police said.