Terrorist killed in clash with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama

Srinagar:

A terrorist was killed in a clash with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district today, police said.

They said security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Fresi Pora village after receiving information about the presence of terrorists in the village in south Kashmir’s Rajpora district.

They said the search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists opened fire on the troops after narrowing down the search area. The troops then retaliated.

In the ensuing encounter, one of the terrorists was killed, police said.

The identity and organization of the terrorists are being ascertained, police added.

Kashmir police posted on X: “The body of a #terrorist has been recovered. Identity is being ascertained.”

a person’s body #terrorist retrieved. Identity is being determined.weapons, ammunition and #Incrimination Material recycling. Search is in progress. Further details are awaited.@JmuKmrPolicehttps://t.co/0slNBcBOCh

— Kashmir Police (@KashmirPolice) April 11, 2024

Police said weapons, ammunition and incriminating material were found at the scene of the clashes.

Police said on X: “Search is ongoing. Further details awaited.”

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