Srinagar: Security forces in an encounter on Monday gunned down four terrorists in Lassipora area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. The terrorists are reportedly members of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit. The joint operation is being carried out by 55 Rashtriya Rifle, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
The encounter was broke out in the early hours and was followed by a heavy exchange of fire. According to the report, The area has been cordoned off and a search operation is underway. Three more terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area. The encounter operation has also left three security personnel injured. Two AK rifles, one SLR and one pistol have been recovered from their possession.
Last week, at least seven terrorists were killed in three separate encounters - one of which was carried out in Anantnag district while the other two were in Budgam and Shopian districts.
