Lateef Rather among three LeT militants killed in Budgam encounter
Lateef Rather among three LeT militants killed in Budgam encounter
A Big success for us:- ADGP Kashmir
By Bilal Ahmad
PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR Srinagar AUG 10:- Three LeT militants have been killed in an encounter that broke out between security forces and militants in area of Waterhal area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district, officials said on Wednesday.
In a statement issued to Press Trust Of Kashmir An official said that a joint of team of police and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the area.
He said that as the joint team of forces intensified searches towards suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter.
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He said that during exchange of fire, three LeT militants including Lateef Rather has been killed while as identification of other two is being ascertained.
Meanwhile ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar termed the killing of three militants a big success for them.
” All the three hiding LeT militants #neutralised. Bodies being retrieved from the site, identication yet to be ascertained. #Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition recovered. A big success for us.” Kashmir Police zone tweeted while quoting ADGP Kashmir.
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