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J&K encounters

Five terrorists including JeM commander killed in two separate encounters in J&K: Police

| @indiablooms | Jan 30, 2022, at 02:59 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Five terrorists, including a Jaish-e-Mohammed commander, were killed by security forces in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir, the police said on Sunday.

A JeM commander, identified as Zahid Wani, and a Pakistani terrorist were among those killed.

The encounters took place during counter-terrorism operations in Pulwama and Budgam districts on Saturday evening, said reports.

"5 terrorists of Pakistan sponsored proscribed terror outfits LeT and JeM killed in dual encounters in last 12 hours. JeM commander terrorist Zahid Wani and a Pakistani terrorist among the killed. Big success for us," the police said in a tweet.

In another operation in Chrar-e-Sharief area of Budgam district, one terrorist was killed. Police said one AK rifle was recovered from the encounter site.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar has termed the encounters as a major success for the police.
 

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