Describing the surrender of militants even during live encounter as a welcome trend, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar on Wednesday said this year eight ultras laid down their arms and ammunition, including five this month.
He said these militants were also given chance to surrender but they continued firing. Security forces made repeated appeals through public address system to holed up militants to surrender, IGP said adding later both were killed in the encounter.
He said due to encouragement by security agencies and persuasion by the family members, eight militants have surrendered even during live encounters in the valley during 2020.
Out of them five have surrendered during October alone during live encounters, he said adding it was heartening and a welcome step.
