Kashmir: Terrorist & cop killed, CRPF man injured in separate incidents

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Srinagar: A terrorist of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and a policeman were killed while a CRPF man was injured in 2 separate incidents in Kashmir today, police said.

A terrorist was was killed in an encounter with security forces in Baskuchan area of Shopian district.

“Killed #terrorist identified as Naseer Ahmad Bhat of Nowpora Baskuchan #Shopian, linked with LeT #terror outfit,” said ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar in a tweet.

Incriminating materials, arms & ammn including AK rifle recovered, he added.

Naseer was involved in several terror crimes and recently escaped from an encounter, the ADGP said.

Sometime later, terrorists struck in Pulwama district.

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“#Terrorists fired upon joint naka party of CRPF & Police at Pinglana, #Pulwama.

“In this #terror attack, 01 Police personnel got #martyred & 01 CRPF personnel got injured,” the police said in a tweet.

“Reinforcement sent. Area being #cordoned. Further details shall follow,” it added.