3 LeT terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu Kashmir’s Shopian

Three LeT terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district. Three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were killed after an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Munjh Marg area of Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. Police said that the process of identification of these terrorists is underway. 3 LeT terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K’s Shopian.

Two terrorists were identified as Lateef Lone from Shopian and Umer Nazir from Anantnag. While Lateef Lone was involved in the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit Purana Krishna Bhat, Umer Nazir was involved in the killing of Till Bahadur Thapa of Nepal, police said.

Police also recovered AK 47 rifle and two pistols from the possession of the terrorists.”03 #terrorists linked with proscribed #terror outfit LeT killed. Identification being ascertained. Further details shall follow,” Kashmir Zone Police said in a tweet.

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“Encounter started at Munjh Marg area of Shopian district. Police and Security Forces are on the job. Details shall follow,” Kashmir Zone Police had said earlier. Army and police forces were on the job and two to three terrorists were believed to be trapped.