Three LeT terrorists killed in Sopore encounter
In the ensuing encounter, three terrorists, including a top LeT commander, were killed and their bodies were retrieved from the site of the encounter
In the ensuing encounter, three terrorists, including a top LeT commander, were killed and their bodies were retrieved from the site of the encounter
Army and CRPF have cordoned the area to nab the terrorists behind the attack.
Police identified the killed councillor as Riyaz Ahmad and police personnel Shafqat Ahmad.
Police sounded a high alert and launched strict vigil at all entry and exit points in Sopore and areas around.
According to reports, the attack was launched at a joint party of CRPF and police personnel at a check post in Sopore town in Jammu and Kashmir.
Heavy firing exchanges started on Wednesday between holed up militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore.
By threatening traders and the general public, Pakistan backed terrorist outfits were trying to stretch the lockdown so as to create an impression that the situation in the valley was serious.
The terrorists hurled the grenade at the Main Chowk of the township located in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.
Mobile Internet services have been suspended in Sopore and adjoining areas, and restrictions imposed in the town to maintain law and order.
Jitendra Malik was produced in the Bulandshahr court on Sunday where the police asked for his custody for further interrogation in the case.
