Terrorist Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&K’s Sopore
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According to an official, a joint anti-terrorist operation was launched by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces
The Kashmir Valley has seen a spate of terror attacks. (PTI photo/Representative)
A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore area in Baramulla district on Saturday.
According to an official, a joint anti-terrorist operation was launched by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces. During the search, an exchange of fire took place. Further details are awaited.
Acting on a specific input regarding the presence of #terrorists in Rampora #Sopore area of #Baramulla, a joint anti-terrorist operation was launched by Police and security forces. During the search operation, an exchange of fire took place. Further details shall follow.— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) November 9, 2024
“Acting on a specific input regarding the presence of #terrorists in Rampora #Sopore area of #Baramulla, a joint anti-terrorist operation was launched by Police and security forces. During the search operation, an exchange of fire took place. Further details shall follow,” J&K police confirmed the news in a post on X.
This latest encounter with the terrorist comes a day after police in the Union Territory (UT) arrested three terror associates of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit, who were involved in the grenade attack at a popular flea market that left 12 people injured.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Usama Yasin Sheikh, Umar Fayaz Sheikh, and Afnan Mansoor Sheikh. All three are from the Ikhrajpora area of the city, said Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone VK Birdi.
He added that a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) has been registered against the trio.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Srinagar, India
