Srinagar, Feb, 05: Based on a specific input generated by police regarding presence of militants in Rangpora Zakura area of Srinagar, a cordon and search operation was launched by Srinagar Police in the said area.
During the search operation, as the search party proceeded towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired indiscriminately upon the search party which was retaliated effectively leading to an encounter.
In the ensuing encounter, two militants were killed and their bodies were retrieved from the site of encounter. They have been identified as Ikhlaq Ahmad Hajam son of Ab Ahad Hajam resident of Kujer Frisal Kulgam and Adil Nisar Dar son of Nisar Ahmad resident of Malangpora Pulwama, both linked with proscribed militant outfit LeT (TRF).
As per police records, killed militants Ikhlaq Ahmad was active since June-2021 and Adil Nisar was active since August-2021. Both the killed terrorists were categorized militants and part of groups involved in several terror crime cases including attack on Police/SF and civilian atrocities. Besides, they were also instrumental in motivating the gullible youth to join terror folds and reviving the OGW network.
It is pertinent to mention that the killed militant Ikhlaq was the mastermind behind the recent killing of HC Ali Mohammad at Hasanpora Anantnag on 29/1/22. He was also involved in an IED blast on Qaimoh-Yaripora road on 18/01/2022.
Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including 02 pistols and 05 hand grenades were recovered from the site of encounter. All the recovered materials have been taken into case records for further investigation.
IGP Kashmir Shri Vijay Kumar congratulated Srinagar Police for carrying out the anti-terrorist operation in professional manner without any collateral damage.
In this regard, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered and investigation has been initiated. People are requested to cooperate with Police till the area at encounter site is completely sanitized and cleared of all the explosive materials, if any.
