In an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist was killed on Friday.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Arihal village of the south Kashmir district on Thursday after receiving specific intel regarding the presence of a terrorist.
During the search operation, the hiding terrorist fired indiscriminately at the security forces, which retaliated, triggering an encounter.
Kifayat Ayoub Alie, a resident of Pinjoora Shopian and associated with the proscribed terror outfit LeT, was identified as the terrorist. His body was retrieved from the encounter site.
Police records indicate his involvement in several terror-related crimes.
Incriminating material and arms and ammunition, including a pistol, two magazines, five rounds, and two grenades, were seized from the encounter site.
