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J&K: Two LeT-backed terrorists killed during encounter in Kulgam

Both terrorists were backed by terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba's frontal affiliate The Resistance Front (TRF). The police said that both the terrorists were involved in several terror crimes.

kulgam encounter Image Source : PTIJ&K: Two LeT-backed terrorists killed during encounter in Kulgam

The Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday informed that at least 2 terrorists were neutralized during an encounter in J&K's Kulgam area. Both terrorists were backed by terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba's frontal affiliate The Resistance Front (TRF). 

"01 more terrorist killed (Total=2). Both the killed terrorists are locals and linked with proscribed #terror outfit LeT/TRF. They were involved in several terror crimes," Kashmir Zone Police quoted Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir.

The police said that both the terrorists were involved in several terror crimes. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including one AK-47 and a pistol were recovered from the possession of two terrorists killed in the encounter. Subsequently, police have registered a case under relevant sections of law and an investigation has been initiated.

"All the recovered materials have been taken into case records for further investigation," police said.

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Kulgam district earlier today.

(With ANI Inputs)

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