Encounter in Jammu Kashmir: Pak terrorist killed by security forces

SRINAGAR: Security forces have gunned down a Pakistani terrorist in an encounter that took place in Srinagar today. The deceased terrorist has been identified as Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Usman. The encounter took place in Khanyar, a populated area in Srinagar. Usman was the main accused in the case of killing security personnel. Two CRPF jawans and two policemen were also injured in the encounter. They are undergoing treatment at the hospital.

Meanwhile, two terrorists were killed by security personnel during another encounter that took place in Anantnag in Jammu Kashmir. Two policemen sustained injuries. The encounter broke out after security forces initiated an anti-terrorist operation in the Halkan Gali area.

"Based on specific input, a Joint Operation was launched by Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Srinagar Sector CRPF in gen area Halkan Gali, Anantnag. On 02 Nov 2024, suspicious movement near Halkan Gali was observed and challenged by vigilant troops, as a result, terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on own column. Own troops effectively retaliated, resulting in elimination of two terrorists. Operation is in progress," Chinar Corps, Indian Army posted on X.