A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, alleged to be the mastermind of the October 20 attack in central Kashmir that left seven people dead, was killed in an encounter with security forces in the Dachigam fores

The security forces on Tuesday killed one terrorist after an encounter broke out in Jammu and Kashmir’s Dachigam forest. According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, a joint operation was launched with Indian army based on specific inputs in the upper mountain belts of the Harwan area of Srinagar.

The sounds of gunfire were heard during the cordon and search operation conducted by security forces in the upper hilly area of ​​Harwan area of ​​Srinagar on Monday night. Following this, the area was sealed.

Firing started during cordon and search operation launched by security forces after specific input about the presence of terrorists in the area, say officials

Security forces engage in an encounter with terrorists in Dachigam forest area of Srinagar, exchange of fire ongoing.