Dynamite News Wanted LeT militant killed in Sopore encounter
A wanted Lashkar-e-Taiba militant was killed in an encounter with security forces during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the apple township of Sopore in north Kashmir district of Baramulla on Wednesday.
Srinagar: A wanted Lashkar-e-Taiba militant was killed in an encounter with security forces during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the apple township of Sopore in north Kashmir district of Baramulla on Wednesday.
According to the official sources,security forces conducted a CASO early this morning, during which an encounter ensued. A militant identified as Asif of LeT was killed during the exchange of fire, they said, adding that he was wanted in many militant activities in north Kashmir.
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Further details were awaited. Eight overground (OGWs) workers were arrested by security forces during separate raids in Sopore recently.
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The arrested OGWs were involved in pasting and circulating threatening posters, forcing people to observe strikes. (UNI)