The 24-hour long encounter at Delhi Public School (DPS) in Srinagar ended on Sunday evening after security forces killed two militants who had moved into the building after attacking a CRPF vehicle.
“Two terrorists have been killed in the operation in Pantha Chowk, The operation is in progress,” said defence spokesperson colonel Rajesh Kalia.
The encounter started on Saturday evening after Lashkar-e-Tioba militants ambushed the CRPF's ROP-road opening party vehicle when they were withdrawing after day long duty at Pantha Chowk. CRPF sub-inspector Sahab Shukla was killed in the attack while two others, including Nisar Ahmad of 29 battalions, were injured.
The security forces chased the militants who scurried into the nearby DPS complex. The area was immediately cordoned off and an operation was launched.
The sprawling DPS complex with over 400 rooms proved to be a hectic task for the security forces. The forces carried out the operation cautiously to avoid serious damage to the premier educational institution.
The first contact with the militants was established at 3 am after forces started a room to room operation, in which two army soldiers including a captain suffered minor injuries.
The first success was achieved in the afternoon when a militant was killed in the exchange of fire. A few hours later, the second militant was also killed. Two weapons have been recovered. Combing and sanitising operation is currently on to clear the building of any leftover explosives.
