Sopore Gunfight: One militant killed, body yet to be recovered

J&K, February 22, 2019:

One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter which broke out in Warpora area of Sopore in North Kashmir's Baramulla district on Thursday.

According to official sources, the body of the militant killed in the encounter is yet to be recovered.

Earlier in wake of the gunfight, the authorities had suspended internet services in Sopore and its adjoining areas. Meanwhile, authorities have also ordered imposition of curfew in Sopore.

In an order issued by the Additional District Magistrate, Sopore state, "In view of the apprehension of law and order problem, restrictions under sec 144 CRPC are hereby imposed on the gathering of more than four persons in entire sub-division of Sopore with effect from evening 21-02- 2019 till further orders."