Security forces shot dead two terrorists of proscribed Lashkar-e-Tayyeba (LeT) outfit in central Kashmir’s Budgam district while a soldier was injured in the heavy exchange of fire. The authorities snapped internet services in several central Kashmir pockets to prevent mobilisation of people.
Police sources said that two terrorists identified as Mukhtar Ahmad Khan and Mohammad Amin Mir, both local residents were killed in the encounter. The two bodies along with arms and ammunition were recovered from the gunfight site, police said, adding that both the slain terrorists were involved in a series of attacks on security establishments in the area.
Police said a soldier was injured in the gunfight who was evacuated to hospital for medical attention.
Reports said that clashes erupted between youth and security forces in Namblabal area of Pampore in south Kashmir's Pulwama district following the killing of Amin Mir who belonged to the area.