J&K: Three terrorists gunned down by security forces in encounter in Pulwama, One Army jawan martyred

Srinagar, July 02

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, three terrorists associated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terror outfit have been gunned down by security forces in a gunfight which had broken out late last night at Hanjin village of Rajpora area in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

One Army Jawan Kashiray Bammanalli, also laid down his life during the operation and attained martyrdom.

As per Police sources, The encounter started after the joint team of security forces were fired upon who had laid a Cardon and Search Operation (CASO) in the village and in retaliation,  three Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists were neutralised. The identity of the slain terrorists is being ascertained.

Meanwhile, the operation was still underway when the last reports came in. Further details are awaited.