Two terrorists, including a Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, were killed in an encounter between the security forces and terrorists in Drangbal area of Pampore in Pulwama district, according to the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
Umar Mustaq Khandey was reportedly trapped during the anti-terror operation in Pampore that began on Friday. He was involved in the killing of two police personnel at Baghat in Srinagar and other terror crimes, Kashmir IG Vijay Kumar said.
Security forces rush towards encounter spot in Pampore area south Kashmir. | Sajad Hameed/ FPJ
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People stand on the debris of the destroyed house which was blasted by army during the Encounter site in Pamp area of South Kashmir. | Sajad Hameed/ FPJ
Kashmiri women mourns near the residential buildings damaged during a gun battle in Pampore area of South Kashmir. | Sajad Hameed/ FPJ
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