Shopian Encounter: LeT Terrorist Involved In Attacks On Army And Civilians Eliminated By Security Forces

In the ongoing encounter in Shopian district, security forces successfully neutralised a terrorist linked to the proscribed outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) on Friday (5 January), as reported by IndiaTV.

The joint cordon and search operation, conducted by the police, army (34RR), and CRPF (178Bn) in the Chotigam area of Shopian, led to an exchange of fire as the hiding terrorist fired indiscriminately upon the search party.

The slain terrorist has been identified as Bilal Ahmed Bhat, a resident of Chek Cholan, affiliated with LeT.

Bhat was also involved in instigating local youth to join terrorist ranks and recruiting 12 locals into terrorism.

The recovered materials from the encounter site include an AK series rifle, three magazines, and other incriminating items.

The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to probe their involvement in other terror-related activities.