Budgam encounter: Army kills LeT terrorist in fierce gunfight in Yousmarg

NEW DELHI: The Army on Tuesday killed a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist during an encounter in the higher reaches of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, security officials said. The encounter took place in the Korag area of Yousmarg after security forces launched a joint search operation based on specific intelligence inputs.The operation was conducted by the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF Srinagar. The forces were searching the general area of Korag when troops noticed suspicious activity.The troops challenged the suspected terrorists. The terrorists responded by opening fire. Security forces then retaliated, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire.One terrorist was killed in the exchange. The Army identified him as a member of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba.Operation still under wayThe security forces continued their operation in the area after the terrorist was neutralised.