PULWAMA, July 31: Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said.
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said, “Top most Pakistani terrorist affiliated with proscribed terror outfit JeM Lamboo killed in today’s encounter.”
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the forest area of Namibian and Marsar and the general area of Dachigam this morning, following inputs about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire at a search party of the forces, who retaliated.
In the exchange of firing, two terrorists were killed, the official said.
He said the identity and group affiliation of the slain ultras were being ascertained.
One AK and one M4 were recovered. Joint Operation in progress,” the Chinar Corps tweeted. (Agencies)
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