Security forces gun down four LeT terrorists in encounter in Pulwama; area cordoned off

In a major crackdown on terror, security forces gunned down four terrorists during an encounter in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir early Monday.

Pulwama: In a major crackdown on terror, security forces gunned down four terrorists during an encounter in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir early Monday. According to news agency ANI, the militants belonged to the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Four rifles were recovered from the slain terrorists, whose identities were yet to be ascertained. Search operations are underway.

The exchange of fire broke out in Lassipora area of the district. The area was cordoned off upon receiving information about the presence of militants in the area.

This is a breaking story and more details are awaited