Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist killed during encounter in J&K's Baramulla

Incriminating objects like an AK 47 rifle have been recovered from the slain terrorist, the police informed

FP Staff|May 06, 2023, 09:44:03 IST

A militant believed to be a member of the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was killed during an encounter carried out by the Jammu and Kashmir police during the early hours of Saturday.

The terrorist, who has been declared dead, has been identified as Abid Wani hailing from Kulgam.

Incriminating objects like an AK 47 rifle have been recovered from the slain terrorist, the police informed.

"Baramulla Encounter Update: Killed terrorist identified as Abid Wani S/O Mohd Rafiq Wani R/O Yarhol Babapora Kulgam, linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT. Incriminating materials, 01 AK 47 rifle recovered," Kashmir Zone Police tweeted today.

Two terrorists were similarly killed on Wednesday during an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.

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