Guwahati News Desk: In an overnight operation carried out by the security forces in south Kashmir’s Pulwama, three militants, including a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, were encountered on Wednesday morning.
Inspector General of Police, Vijay Kumar said, “Pakistani LeT commander Aijaz alias Abu Huraira was killed, along with two local terrorists in Pulwama. I congratulate the police and security forces.”
As stated by a police official, a gun battle broke out in Pulwama town of the south Kashmir district after the security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation following information about the presence of the militants there.
The three militants were encircled during the midnight operation of the security forces in New Colony of Pulwama town. Eventually, all of this led to a gun battle, killing the three militants.
A police official stated, “The search party came under fire from the hiding militants, triggering an encounter.”
Meanwhile, a curfew was imposed and the internet was snapped after the operation was called off in Pulwama town ‘as a precautionary measure’.
As per the Kashmir zone police, incriminating material including arms and ammunition were recovered by the security forces.
Currently, a search is underway to know more about the events and happenings within the region.
Photo | PTI