Two LeT terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K
The killed terrorists have been identified as LeT’s Kashmir Valley operational commander Riyaz Shethri and his associate Rayees Dar.
The killed terrorists have been identified as LeT’s Kashmir Valley operational commander Riyaz Shethri and his associate Rayees Dar.
The encounter took place in Pulwama's Tiken area.
The encounter started after the terrorists opened heavy fire on the police and other security forces, injuring two soldiers as they saw the joint team of police and army approach their hideout.
According to reports, a joint operation was launched on Monday night at Gasoo, Pulwama by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the army on credible input.
Naikoo, who carried a reward of Rs 12 lakh on his head, took over as the commander of Hizbul Mujahideen after the outfit’s poster boy and commander Burhan Wani was killed in a gunfight with the security forces in Kokarnag area in Anantnag district on July 8, 2016.
3 soldiers sustained injuries, one of them flown to Udhampur in critical condition
The encounter broke out after the security forces surrounded Hajin Payeen area of Rajpora village for a cordon and search operation.
According to the Army spokesman, Colonel Rajesh Kalia, weapons and warlike stores have been recovered from the encounter spot at Guri-Kadal.
Malik undertook a detailed review of law and order and other security related issues following death of seven civilians during the anti-terrorist operation at Pulwama in South Kashmir.
One among slain terrorists in the encounter is said to be deserted Armyman Zahoor Thoker, however official confirmation is awaited.
