Updated February 22nd, 2020 at 11:12 IST
Two LeT terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir
Two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir late on Friday night and arms and ammunition were recovered in the incident
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Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were reportedly killed in the Sangam encounter in Jammu and Kashmir on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.
The exchange of fire started between security forces and terrorists at Sangam in Bijbehara on late Friday night. The operation was carried out by the Anantnag Police, CRPF & Army. Several arms & ammunition recovered in the incident, the Kashmir Zone Police said in a tweet.
The operation began after the forces received specific intelligence inputs.
Exchange of fire started between security forces & terrorists at Sangam #Bijbehara. Police, CRPF & Army are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) February 21, 2020
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About the encountered terrorists
The two terrorists were identified as Naveen Bhat and Aaqib Yaseen Bhat. Both hailed from the Qaimoh town, located in the Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir, and were active since June 2018.
The LeT terrorists were neutralised in a brief encounter at Sangam, Anantnag, in which one AK-47 along with one pistol and some magazines were recovered.
Aaqib and Naveen were listed as terrorists and were reportedly responsible for a large number of illegal activities in the region.
Sangam #Encounter Update: 02 LeT #terrorists have been #killed in this operation by Police, CRPF & Army. #Arms & ammunition recovered. Details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/5AFEMXJJAn
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) February 21, 2020
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(With inputs from ANI)
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Published February 22nd, 2020 at 11:12 IST
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