Kashmir encounter: Six LeT militants killed
Srinagar, Nov 18 (IBNS): At least six LeT militants were killed during an encounter with security forces in Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday.
Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Shesh Paul Vaid confirmed the matter on Twitter.
Vaid tweeted: "The encounter is now finished and was a success. Total of 6 LeT terrorists eliminated. Weapons and ammunition recovered."
He said LeT commanders Zargam and Mehmood were eliminated during the operation.
"LeT commanders Zargam and Mehmood also eliminated in the operation today. All of the terrorists neutralised today were Pakistanis," he said.
The defence spokesman said that two soldiers including an IAF Garud commando suffered injuries in the encounter and were hospitalized.
However, the IAF guard succumbed to injuries in the military hospital, he said, adding that the search operation in the area is still going on.
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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