Srinagar, July 9 (KMW): A LeT Div. Comdr Abu Musa was killed in an encounter with police and Army in Zachaldaara, Handwara.
According to a police statement issued to KMW, acting on a specific information regarding the presence of militants in village Hamlapati, Shah Mohalla, Zachaldaara; Handwara Police 21 RR and 92 Bn CRPF launched a joint operation this afternoon.
Militants fired upon the joint search party that was retaliated triggering an encounter. One LeT terrorist was killed in the gun battle.
The slain militant was later identified as the Divisional Commander of LeT Abu Musa who was operating in Handwara, Rajwara and Ramhall belt since 2012. He was involved in the killing of a police Head Constable at Hangalpora area of Vilgam on 13 July, 2013 besides was also involved in the attack on Army convoy at Dragmulla on16th November last year. One AK rifle with two magazines were recovered from the encounter site. (KMW)
