Srinagar, July 9 (JKNS): An unidentified terrorist of banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba was killed on the fifth day of the anti-terror operation in the Saidapora area of Shopian on Wednesday, with security forces recovering his body while the operation continued, officials said.
Official sources told news agency JKNS that a few gunshots were heard from the operation site, which were effectively responded to by the security forces.
“Following the exchange of fire, the body of a terrorist was spotted and subsequently recovered. Arms and ammunition were also found at the site,” the sources said.
They said the identity of the slain terrorist is yet to be ascertained.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Police, in a post on X, said, “You Can Run But You Can’t Hide! One Lashkar terrorist neutralised by SOG Shopian, in a joint operation along with RR and CRPF.”
Officials said the operation is still underway and further details will be shared after the area is fully sanitised.
The encounter, which began on Saturday, has now entered its fifth day, with security forces maintaining a tight cordon around the area. (JKNS)
