New Delhi: One Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian on Sunday (March 14).
The operation which started yesterday in Rawalpora space of the district is at present underway.
The terrorist has been recognized as Jahangir Ahmad Wani, a resident of Rakh Narapora of Shopian.
“The terrorist killed in Shopian encounter has been identified as Jahangir Ahmad Wani, a resident of Rakh Narapora of Shopian affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba. As per police records, he was active since September last year,” Jammu and Kashmir police spokesperson was quoted as saying by ANI.
The police stated they recovered a number of arms and ammunition and different incriminating supplies.
“Arms and ammunition including United States-made M4 Carbine rifle and other incriminating materials were recovered from the site of encounter,” stated the police.
Three homes caught fireplace as a bunch of miscreants tried to disrupt the operation.
“Some miscreants were also injured,” the police knowledgeable.
The forces are conducting cordon and search operation in the world to trace different hiding terrorists.
