Operation Sindoor: Security forces kill 3 LeT terrorists in J&K's Shopian, encounter underway

Security forces have reportedly gunned down three terrorists allegedly linked with Lashkar-e-Taiba in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian during the early hours of Tuesday. The terrorists opened fire at security forces while they were conducting a combing operation in the area, officials in the know said.

 

The encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the forest areas of the Shopian district on Tuesday. Security forces, based on specific intelligence inputs that terrorists were camping in Shukroo Keller area of the south Kashmir district, launched a cordon and search operation there. According to security personnel, the gunfight began when terrorists opened fire upon them. The encounter is underway.

 

A senior police official said that a massive cordon and search operation was launched in the forests of Kellar after having specific input about the presence of some terrorists, ANI reported. "As the team of police and Army started a combing operation, the hiding terrorists fired upon the party, triggering off gunfight. During the exchange of fire, three LeT terrorists were killed, however identity of the terrorists is being ascertained," ANI reported quoting the official.

 

However, it is yet to be ascertained whether the terrorists are linked to the Pahalgam terror attack. Security forces have heightened vigil in Jammu and Kashmir in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. India, on May 7, launched 'Operation Sindoor' to avenge the Pahalgam attack. 

 

-This is a developing story.

 

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