Encounter breaks out in Pulwama; 4 JeM terrorists gunned down, AK series rifles recovered

On Thursday, the security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Panjran area of Pulwama, following information about presence of the militants there.

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Srinagar: An encounter broke out between the security forces and terrorists in Lassipora of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday morning. As per the police, 4 terrorists were killed during the exchange of fire. As per reports, the officials have also recovered 3 AK series rifles from the terrorists. The terrorists were killed at Panjran in south Kashmir, a police official said. He said the operation, which began Thursday evening, was over. As per reports, the militants belonged to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit, who were the mastermind of the attack on Indian Army convoy in Pulwama, which claimed the lives of 40 soldiers in February. On Thursday, the security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Panjran area of Pulwama, following information about presence of the militants there.

#UPDATE Lassipora(Pulwama) encounter: Another terrorist has been gunned down by security forces, total of four terrorists killed so far. Search operation underway #JammuAndKashmir https://t.co/C8uYJcrTQh

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A gunfight broke out as the militants opened fire at the security forces, which retaliated, the official said. He said the identity of the slain terrorists was being ascertained.