Srinagar, Dec 24 (KNS): A militant of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit was killed in an encounter in Arwani area of Anantnag district on Friday morning, police said here.
According to a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), based on a specific input regarding the presence of a militant in Mominhall Aarwani, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by Police, 1st RR and 90Bn of CRPF.
The statement reads that during the search operation, as the presence of the trapped militant got ascertained, he was given ample opportunities to surrender. “However, he denied the surrender opportunities and instead fired indiscriminately upon the joint search party, which was retaliated, leading to an encounter.”
It reads that in the ensuing encounter, one militant identified as Shahzad Ahmad Seh son of Bashir Ahmad Seh of Sehpora Kulgam was killed and his body was retrieved from the site of encounter.
It reads that slain was affiliated with HM and was part of groups involved in several crime cases.
“He was involved in the the killings of police Inspector Mohammad Ashraf Bhat of Chandpora Anantnag at his residence on 19.10.2020, 03 BJP workers at YK-Pora Kulgam on 29.10.2020 and BJP Sarpanch and his Wife at Lal-Chowk Anantnag on 09.08.2021. Besides, he was also involved in attack on DDC candidate Anees ul Islam Ganie at Sagam Kokernag on 04.12.2020 and in snatching weapon from a constable at Shamispora crossing in Khudwani area of Kulgam on 25.07.2021.”
It reads that moreover, he was involved in various grenade lobbing incidents and attacks on security establishments in Anantnag and Kulgam areas.
Meanwhile, the statement reads that Police along with 50RR & 181Bn CRPF have arrested two militant associates linked with LeT from Chadoora area of Budgam.
They have been identified as Imran Majeed Magray son of Abdul Majeed and Aqib Amin son of Mohammad Amin Rather—both residents of Magray Mohalla Mochwa.
It reads that incriminating material including 02 Hand Grenades, 02 AK-47 Magazines, 30 live AK-47 rounds were recovered from their possession.
“During preliminary investigation, it surfaced that the duo was in touch with LeT commanders and were involved in providing logistics support to militants including providing shelter, transportation of arms & ammunition in the areas of Mochwa, Kralpora, Chattergam, Sathsoo, Nowgam, Chadoora and other areas of the district.”
It further reads that a case under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Chadoora and further investigation is going on. (KNS)