Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter on Wednesday in Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir. The gunfight between security forces and terrorists broke out when the terrorists fired at the army patrolling party. The encounter took place in Chakoora area of Pulwama district.

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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

The killed terrorist has been identified as Irfan Ahmed Sheikh, a local resident. Irfan Ahmed Sheikh was associated with LeT. He was the district commander for Pulwama. He was wanted in various shooting crimes in the district.

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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

According to media reports, Irfan Ahmed Sheikh had a history of terror crimes in the district. There were many cases registered against him. He was involved in executing terror attack including grenade attacks on the security forces.

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The internet services in the area have been suspended.

- PTC NEWS