Pakistan-backed LeT terrorist killed In Poonch

In Jammu and Kashmir, a top Pakistani terrorist belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter with security forces in  Poonch district. The Army and police launched an operation after receiving specific intelligence inputs about the presence of armed terrorists in Behramgala area, a defence spokesperson said. In the early hours of Tuesday, a terrorist attempted to escape while firing at the security personnel, he said, adding that the troops retaliated, resulting in the encounter in which the terrorist was killed.One AK-47 rifle, four magazines, one grenade, pouches and some Indian currency were recovered from the terrorist who was identified as Abu Zarar, hailing from Pakistan, the spokesperson said. He said that in a major success and boost to counter-terrorist operations, a foreign terrorist, who was specially trained and brainwashed to operate in Rajouri-Poonch area with a possible aim of orchestrating a strike, was eliminated.

In a successful Joint Ops #IndianArmy & #JKP eliminated one terrorist in Behramgala,Dist Poonch. Ops launched on 13 Dec 21 on a specific input. Terrorist attempted to escape while opening fire at the security personnel, however he was neutralised & recovered one AK-47 Rifle

— PRO Kohima, Ministry Of Defence (@prodefkohima) December 14, 2021

"This is the eighth terrorist to be eliminated this year. Recently, Haji Arif, a dreaded terrorist guide, was also eliminated on the LoC in the Rajouri sector," he said. The Indian Army, in joint efforts with police, monitored his mobile communication on near real-time basis, while the locals provided crucial information on the movement of the suspects, they said.  This enabled security forces to corner the terrorists, force them to get away to higher reaches of Pir Panjal ranges despite the onset of winters, the officials said.