Jammu&Kashmir: 4 terrorists killed in 2 encounters

In Jammu and Kashmir, four terrorists have been killed in two encounters with security forces in the Shopian and Pulwama districts. Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were gunned down in Shopian, two were killed in Pulwama.The two LeT terrorists have been identified as Sajad Ahmad Chak, resident of Braripora, Shopian and Raja Basit Yaqoob of Achan Litter in Pulwama.During the search operation, the presence of terrorists was ascertained. They were given ample opportunities to surrender. Instead, they fired indiscriminately on the joint search party who retaliated leading to an encounter, the official said. Incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition including two AK series rifles, four AK magazines, and 32 rounds were seized, the official said.

Another encounter between terrorists and security forces broke out in Hardumir, Tral area of Pulwama district, he said. Two unidentified terrorists were killed in the gunfight. Their identification and group affiliation are being done, the official said. On Friday, the security forces had neutralised a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist in Kashmir's Anantnag district, who was involved in the killings of a policeman, civilians and others.