J&K: 4 terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Updated: Apr 1, 2019, 08:29 ISTHighlights
- A huge cache of arms and ammunition, including two AK rifles, 1 SLR and a pistol have been recovered from the site
- Identities of the terrorists are yet to be ascertained and search operation is underway
Picture for representationNEW DELHI: Four terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed on Monday in an encounter with security forces in Lassipora area of Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir.
Identities of the terrorists are yet to be ascertained.
"Four terrorists have been eliminated in Pulwama operation," Srinagar-based defence spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia said.
A huge cache of arms and ammunition, including two AK rifles, 1 SLR and a pistol have been recovered from the site. Security forces have cordoned off the area and search operations are underway.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Lassipora area of Pulwama following specific information about the presence of terrorists in early hours, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists fired upon the search party of the forces.
(With agency inputs)
Identities of the terrorists are yet to be ascertained.
"Four terrorists have been eliminated in Pulwama operation," Srinagar-based defence spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia said.
A huge cache of arms and ammunition, including two AK rifles, 1 SLR and a pistol have been recovered from the site. Security forces have cordoned off the area and search operations are underway.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Lassipora area of Pulwama following specific information about the presence of terrorists in early hours, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists fired upon the search party of the forces.
(With agency inputs)
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