Srinagar, Mar 17 : A Pakistani terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Krumhoora, Handwara area of North Kashmir Kupwara district on Monday.
Speaking to media, SSP Handwara, Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary said, the operation was launched early in the morning based on specific intelligence inputs. “During the operation, contact was established with the terrorist, leading to neutralization of a terrorist,” he said.
The terrorist was identified as Safiullah, a resident of Pakistan, who was active for a long time, he said.
Security forces recovered an AK-47 rifle, four magazines, a grenade, and other incriminating materials from the site. The operation was conducted jointly by Handwara Police, 21 Rashtriya Rifles (21RR), and the CRPF. “The area has been secured, and further investigations are underway,” SSP Mushtaq added.
