Srinagar, April 21: A Lashker-e-Toiba militant was killed in a gunfight with joint of police and army in Baramulla district, officials said.
“01 (militant) of LeT killed.
Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered. Operation in progress,” police said in a tweet.
The encounter at Malwah area of the district of the north Kashmir had ensued after a joint team of police and army launched a cordon-and-search-operation regarding the presence of the militants.
As per the sources three more militants are trapped in the area, senior Police officer told GNS.
Three soldier and civilian were injured in the initial phase of encounter, police said. “In the initial exchange of fire, 03 soldiers & a civilian received minor injuries. Operation in progress. Further details will follow,” police had said in a tweet.(GNS)
