Shopian: In an encounter between terrorists and security forces, one terrorist has been shot down in Shopian district on Sunday.
The joint operation launched by Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPDF).
“Operation Lakirpur (Shopian). One terrorist eliminated. Weapons recovered. Joint operation in progress,” Northern Command, Indian Army tweeted.
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Op #Lakirpur (#Shopian). One #terrorist eliminated. Weapons recovered. Joint operation in progress.@adgpi @JmuKmrPolice @crpfindia @SpokespersonMoD— NorthernComd.IA (@NorthernComd_IA) June 21, 2020
Meanwhile, three associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba were arrested in a joint operation by Sopore Police and Central Reserve Police Force on Saturday. The arrested have been identified as Shabir Ahmed Mir, Mohd Abbas Mir and Fahim Nabi Bhat.
Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered.