LeT commander among 2 killed by security forces in Pulwama: J&K Police

New Delhi: Two terrorists were on Saturday killed by security forces in an encounter which broke out at Dadoora area of Pulwama. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)’s top commander Zahid Nazir Bhat also known as Zahid Tiger was also killed in the encounter.

Further, a newly-joined terrorist was arrested by the security forces.

A search operation is currently underway.

Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including tw-AK rifles were recovered from the militants.

“Two unidentified terrorists neutralised. Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including tw- AK rifles recovered. Search underway,” Jammu and Kashmir Police told news agency ANI.

In another encounter which took place earlier in the day, two unidentified terrorists were gunned down by security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Chingam area of Kulgam district of south Kashmir late Friday night following specific inputs about the presence of militants there.