Two militant associates, allegedly linked to terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), were arrested during a joint operation by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the security forces on Wednesday, 17 November. Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered from their possession.
The apprehended associates have been identified as Amir Bashir and Mukhtar Bhat.
"Major tragedy averted by Pulwama Police & SFs. 2 LeT terrorist associates namely Amir Bashir & Mukhtar Bhat arrested by Pulwama Police & SFs during joint naka checking. 2 ready to use IEDs were recovered from their possession. Investigation in progress," said Kashmir's Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar in a tweet.
Meanwhile, IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar informed news agency ANI that four militants have been killed in two seperate encounters in Pombai and Gopalpora villages of Kulgam district.
The two militants killed in Gopalpora were identified as Afaq Sikander Lone and Irfan Musthaq Lone, both belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba's offshoot The Resistance Front (TRF), ANI reported citing sources from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
On Monday, four persons, including two civilians and two militants, were killed by the police and the security forces in an encounter in Srinagar's Hyderpora.
The two deceased civilians, both business persons, have been accused of supporting terror activities by the police. The families of the two, however, have denied the police's claims.
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