Beerwah encounter: One policeman martyred, another injured as security forces neutralise three terrorists

19-02-2021

One police personnel SPO Mohammad Altaf has lost his life and Manzoor Ahmad was injured in an ongoing operation in Budgam. Three terrorists were neutralised in the operation. "Three unidentified terrorists killed, incriminating materials including arms and ammunition recovered; Search underway," Kashmir Zone Police said, news agencies reported. It is believed that terrorists are likely to be foreign nationals and not local recruits. "All three terrorists of LeT killed in Shopian encounter," Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir confirmed. An encounter began at Beerwah area of Budgam at about 1.30 am on Friday. "Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," said Kashmir Zone Police had earlier said. According to reports, the injured policeman Ahmed has been shifted to a hospital and is reportedly critical.