J&K: Two LeT terrorists shot dead in Awantipora encounter

11 July, 2022 | Vaishali Sharma

National

Kaiser Koka, a terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), was killed, bringing the death toll from the Monday incident between security personnel and terrorists in Awantipora’s Wandakp...

Kaiser Koka, a terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), was killed, bringing the death toll from the Monday incident between security personnel and terrorists in Awantipora’s Wandakpora neighbourhood to two.

The second terrorist’s identity has not yet been determined. “Awantipora Encounter Update: 01 more terrorist killed (Total 02). Search going on. Further details shall follow,” the Jammu and Kashmir Police tweeted.

Arms, ammo, and incriminating materials have all been found.

“Terrorist Kaiser Koka neutralised. Identification of 2nd terrorist being ascertained. Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including 01 USA made rifle (M-4 Carbine), 01 pistol and other materials have been recovered,” the police said in another tweet.

The Jammu and Kashmir police said the operation is in progress and the search is still being carried out.

Earlier today, the police informed that Koka has been active since 2018.

“#AwantiporaEncounterUpdate : Notorious #terrorist of JeM terror outfit namely Kaiser Koka active since 2018 trapped in encounter,” said ADGP Kashmir.
Further details are awaited.