In a major success a joint team of security forces Thursday neutralised three terrorists including killer of a woman teacher Rajni Bala in two separate encounters in Mishipora area of Kulgam and Anantnag. Meanwhile, a major tragedy was also averted by the security forces with timely detection of an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing approximately 15 kgs. The IED was planted by terrorists in village Armullah in Litter area of South Kashmir district of Pulwama. Two associates of terrorists have been arrested in connection with the recovery of the IED, a senior police official said.
According to a police spokesman, two terrorists belonging to the pro-Pakistan Hizbul Mujahideen outfit were were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Mishipora area of Kulgam district while the third terrorist was eliminated in village Hangalgund near Kokernag area of Anantnag.
So far one of the killed terrorist has been identified as Zubair Sofi of Mohan Pora Kulgam.Police claimed he was involved in killing of woman teacher Rajni Bala on 31/05/2022.