New Delhi: Four terrorists, including three of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in two separate encounters with security forces in south Kashmir’s Pulwama and Kulgam districts on Thursday.
Notably, a bandh was observed in some parts of the Valley today to mark the fifth death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.
A police spokesperson was quoted as saying that based on specific inputs about the presence of terrorists in the Puchal area of Pulwama, the police had launched a joint cordon and search operation. CRPF And this Army On the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday.
“During the search operation, they were given repeated opportunities to surrender when they detected the presence of terrorists, however, they fired indiscriminately on the joint search party, which resulted in an encounter in retaliation,” he said.
The spokesman said that two terrorists were killed in the ensuing encounter and their bodies were recovered from the encounter site.
They have been identified as Affordable Ramadan Sofik, affiliated with Lashkar, and Inayat Ahmad Dar, affiliated with the Al-Badr organization.
In Kulgam district, on credible inputs regarding the movement of terrorists on the National Highway, a joint check point was set up. zadora-qazigund.
“During the naka checking when a suspicious vehicle was signaled to stop naka partyTwo terrorists in the vehicle got out of the vehicle and started firing indiscriminately at the United Naka Party. although vigilante party Responded to fire effectively, killing two terrorists on the spot,” the spokesperson said.
The slain terrorists have been identified as Nasir Ahmed Pandit and Shahbaz Ahmed Shah, both affiliated to Lashkar.
“During the last 12 hours, two encounters took place in south Kashmir’s Pulwama and Kulgam districts, in which four terrorists were killed,” the spokesperson said.
He said, “As per police records, all the terrorists killed were part of groups involved in various terror crimes, in respect of which several terror offense cases are registered against them. Arms, ammunition and other incriminating material recovered from both the encounter sites. done.”
Kashmir Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar has congratulated the police and security forces for conducting successful operations in a professional manner without any collateral damage.
In this regard, the police have started investigation by registering a case under relevant sections of the law.
The security forces have got this success on the fifth anniversary of the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.
Partial shutdown was observed in many parts of the Valley, including the commercial hub of Lal Chowk in the city, but officials blamed the COVID SOP for the shutdown.
(with inputs from agencies)
Notably, a bandh was observed in some parts of the Valley today to mark the fifth death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.
A police spokesperson was quoted as saying that based on specific inputs about the presence of terrorists in the Puchal area of Pulwama, the police had launched a joint cordon and search operation. CRPF And this Army On the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday.
“During the search operation, they were given repeated opportunities to surrender when they detected the presence of terrorists, however, they fired indiscriminately on the joint search party, which resulted in an encounter in retaliation,” he said.
The spokesman said that two terrorists were killed in the ensuing encounter and their bodies were recovered from the encounter site.
They have been identified as Affordable Ramadan Sofik, affiliated with Lashkar, and Inayat Ahmad Dar, affiliated with the Al-Badr organization.
In Kulgam district, on credible inputs regarding the movement of terrorists on the National Highway, a joint check point was set up. zadora-qazigund.
“During the naka checking when a suspicious vehicle was signaled to stop naka partyTwo terrorists in the vehicle got out of the vehicle and started firing indiscriminately at the United Naka Party. although vigilante party Responded to fire effectively, killing two terrorists on the spot,” the spokesperson said.
The slain terrorists have been identified as Nasir Ahmed Pandit and Shahbaz Ahmed Shah, both affiliated to Lashkar.
“During the last 12 hours, two encounters took place in south Kashmir’s Pulwama and Kulgam districts, in which four terrorists were killed,” the spokesperson said.
He said, “As per police records, all the terrorists killed were part of groups involved in various terror crimes, in respect of which several terror offense cases are registered against them. Arms, ammunition and other incriminating material recovered from both the encounter sites. done.”
Kashmir Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar has congratulated the police and security forces for conducting successful operations in a professional manner without any collateral damage.
In this regard, the police have started investigation by registering a case under relevant sections of the law.
The security forces have got this success on the fifth anniversary of the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.
Partial shutdown was observed in many parts of the Valley, including the commercial hub of Lal Chowk in the city, but officials blamed the COVID SOP for the shutdown.
(with inputs from agencies)
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