Handwara, Mar 17: A Pakistani terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in the Rajwar area of Handwara on Monday, officials said.
Speaking to Rising Kashmir, an official stated that a joint team comprising Handwara Police and 21 Rashtriya Rifles launched a cordon and search operation in the area following intelligence inputs. As the security forces encircled the location, the hiding terrorists opened fire, triggering an encounter.
The official confirmed that after the exchange of fire, one terrorist, identified as Saifullah from Pakistan, was killed.
Speaking to media persons, SP Handwara Mushtaq Choudhary also confirmed the killing. He stated that on Monday morning, security forces received credible information about the terrorist’s presence.
Upon surrounding the area, the hiding terrorists fired upon the joint team, leading to the encounter in which Saifullah, who had been active in the area for some time, was neutralized.
The officer further added that one AK-47 rifle, a grenade, and other ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorist’s possession.
Notably, this encounter took place in the same Rajwar area where a deadly gunfight had occurred in 2020, resulting in the loss of an Army Colonel, a Major, a Sub-Inspector of J&K Police, and several other security personnel..
