LeT militant killed in J&K's Pulwama, weapons seized

The armed forces killed a militant associated with Lashkar-e-Toiba in Pulwama district of southern Kashmir on Friday. The slain militant was identified as Kifayat Ayoub Alie, from Shopian who police said was involved in several militancy related incidents.

The Jammu and Kashmir police informed that following a specific intelligence regarding the presence of a militants in Arihal village of Pulwama, police, 44RR of the Army and 182 battalion of the CRPF (182Bn) launched a joint operation.

The police claimedthat during the search operation, the joint team encountered indiscriminate firing from the hiding militant. The armed forces effectively retaliated, leading to an encounter.


"In the ensuing exchange, the terrorist Kifayat Ayoub was killed...significant incriminating materials, along with arms and ammunition including 1 Pistol, 2 Magazine, 5 rounds, 2 grenades, were seized from the encounter site. All recovered items are now part of the case records for further investigation," police said.

The police officials informed that only three local militants are active in Shopian district while four local militants are active in neighbouring Pulwama district.

The armed forces have killed around 68 militants including over 40 foreigners across J&K this year till now.

Meanwhile, Srinagar Police and Cyber Police in Kashmir have taken cognisance against six individuals for alleged propagation of false information, instigative content inciting disaffection and anti-social propaganda on social media platforms.

"Legal action under relevant sections of law has been taken," police informed. The police action followed the recent protests at NIT and other colleges in Srinagar against a non-local student who had posted inciting content on social media hurting religious sentiments. The police hasregistered a case against the student.