Jammu and Kashmir: 2 LeT terrorists killed in Budgam
Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir), January 17: In an encounter two terrorists were killed on Tuesday morning in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
According to police report the terrorists fired upon the security forces when a joint area domination party of Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir police tried to stop a suspected vehicle near the court complex in Budgam. The two terrorists were neutralized while in retaliation firing.
Kashmir Zone Police tweeted: “On specific input, the joint area domination party of Army & Police tried to stop one suspected vehicle, terrorists fired upon and in retaliation two terrorists were killed. Arms/ammunition recovered.”
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The terrorists have been identified as Arbaaz Mir and Shahid Sheikh of Pulwama, both linked with the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said that both the terrorists had escaped from a cordon and search operation last week in nearby Magam area.
An AK rifle and a pistol were recovered from the slain ultras.
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- ANI
