J&K: Terrorist Linked With LeT Killed In Baramulla Encounter. Two Ultras Arrested From Sopore
One LeT-linked terrorist was killed in an encounter that broke out in the Binner area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. Two ultras were arrested from Sopore in a separate incident.
New Delhi: One terrorist was killed in an encounter that broke out in the Binner area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday, according to the police.
The J&K police recovered incriminating materials including arms and ammunition.
The slain Killed terrorist has been identified as Irshad Ahmed Bhat of Pattan, Baramulla. He was active since May 2022 and linked with the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). "One AK rifle, 2 magazines & 30 rounds recovered," Kashmir Police informed in a tweet.
#BaramullaEncounterUpdate: Killed #terrorist has been identified as Irshad Ahmd Bhat of Pattan #Baramulla, active since 5/2022 & linked with proscribed #terror outfit LeT. 01 AK rifle, 2 magazines & 30 rounds recovered.@JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/pfY7V7Uywn
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) July 31, 2022
Two LeT Ultras Arrested in Sopore
In another incident, security forces on Saturday arrested two LeT terrorists from Sopore in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Two pistols and two pistol magazines along with 11 live cartridges were also recovered from the arrested LeT ultras, news agency PTI reported a police spokesperson as saying.
The arrested duo were identified as Tariq Ahmad Wani and Ishfaq Ahmad Wani, both residents of Rangreth in Srinagar. They were chased and arrested by Sopore police after they fled from a checking point at Hadipora Rafiabad.
J&K | Two hybrid terrorists of LeT, namely Tariq Ah Wani & Ishfaq Ah Wani, were chased & arrested by Sopore police after they fled from a checking point at Hadipora Rafiabad. Two pistols, two pistol magazines & 11 live cartridges recovered; further probe underway: Police (30.07) pic.twitter.com/hJbYWr4lfN
— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2022
"Police in Sopore (Baramulla district) along with security forces have arrested two terrorists linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from their possession," he said.
The spokesperson said that security forces established a joint checkpoint at Hadipora-Rafiabad based on specific input about the movement of terrorists.
"During checking, the joint party intercepted two suspicious persons coming from Lorihama link road towards Haddipora who on seeing joint naka party tried to escape from the spot but were tactfully apprehended," he said, as quoted by PTI.
(With Agency Inputs)
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