Srinagar, Aug 07 (KNS): A Lashkar-e-Toiba militant was killed in a gunfight between government forces and militants in Samboora village in Pulwama district on Sunday night, while two militants escaped.
Police officials said that encounter started late Sunday night after army and police cordoned off the area following inputs about the presence of militants.
The official said that Awantipora Police, 50 RR and CRPF jointly participated in the encounter in which the LeT militant, identified as Umer of Pakistan, was killed.
“Two militants escaped from the encounter site, one among them was injured.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelOne AK 47 rifle was seized from the encounter site,” police said.
“Role of Umar in different crimes perpetrated by Abu Ismail group is being ascertained,” the police said.
The encounter concluded in the wee hours of Monday morning amid intense clashes and protests by locals that helped the two militants escape.
Meanwhile, shutdown is being observed in Pulwama against the killing of the militant.
Clashes erupted after youth took to streets and pelted forces with stone after the encounter in Samboora and in Pulwama town. (KNS)