The encounter between terrorists and security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district continued for the second day as the fresh exchange of fire took place on Thursday morning. Another terrorist was neutralised by the security forces today in the ongoing encounter.
A defence spokesperson said that one terrorist named Quari has been killed in an ongoing operation in Rajouri.The individual is a Pak National. He has been trained on the Pak & Afghan Front.
“He is a highly-ranked terrorist leader of Lashkar-e-Toiba. He has been active in Rajouri-Poonch along with his group for the past year. He is also believed to be the mastermind of the Dangri & Kandi attacks”, he said.
The spokesperson said that he was sent to revive terrorism in the region. He is an expert in IEDs, operating & hiding from Caves and a trained sniper.
Earlier, four army personnel, including two officers, lost their lives in an ongoing encounter with terrorists in the Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir, sources said on Wednesday.
The four army officials include two officer-ranked personnel and two jawans.
