Jammu and Kashmir: 2 Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Pulwama

Top Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist Kaiser Koka was among two ultras killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.

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The encounter broke out at Wandakpora in Awantipora area after security forces launched a cordon and search operation, a police official said.

"#Terrorist Kaiser Koka #neutralised. Identification of 2nd terrorist being ascertained. #Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including 01 USA made rifle (M-4 Carbine), 01 pistol and other materials have been recovered," a police spokesman tweeted.

Koka was wanted in many terror-related incidents, the official said.