The youth were killed by the troops during a violent cordon and search operation at Badigam area of the district. The operation was going on till last reports came in.

On the other hand, Indian troops continued their cordon and search operations on second day in different areas of Pulwama and Budgam districts. Meanwhile, an Indian army sponsored dreaded Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed and a cop was injured in an attack in Beerwah area of Budgam district, police said. NNI