Guwahati: The security forces killed another terrorist on Tuesday in the Awantipora area of Jammu & Kashmir.
According to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, a terrorist was slain in Pulwama’s Awantipora and evidence, including weapons and ammo, was found in his possession.
The Kashmir Zone Police tweeted, “#AwantiporaEncounterUpdate: 01 more #terrorist killed (Total 02). #Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered. #Search going on. Further details shall follow.”
The slain terrorist has been identified as Azaz Ahmed Bhat who worked for the Jaish.
Speaking about the encounter, DIG Rayees Mohammad Bhat said, “We received information yesterday and based on that a joint operation was launched with CRPF and Army. During the search, one terrorist was found in a mosque. One jawan was injured during the firing and later succumbed to his injuries.”
“During the exchange of fire, a terrorist identified as Aqib was neutralised. He initially worked for the Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist organization, nowadays he was working with The Resistance Front (TRF). The second terrorist has been identified as Azaz Ahmed Bhat who worked for the Jaish. 2 AK type rifles and one pistol has been recovered from his possession. The operation has been called off as of now,” he further said.