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Shopian Encounter: Security Forces Kill 2 Lashkar Terrorists Who Gunned Down Kashmiri Pandit In Pulwama

Back in February, these Lashkar terrorists gunned down Sanjay Sharma, a bank security guard in the Achan area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

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Security forces killed two Lashkar terrorists in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian on Tuesday. Jammu and Kashmir Police said the encounter started at Alshipora area of Shopian early this morning. According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, the encounter started at Alshipora area of Shopian early this morning.

The terrorists were reportedly involved in the killing of the Kashmiri Pandit Sanjay Sharma, officials said.

Taking to microblogging site X (formerly Twitter), Kashmir Zone Police wrote, The two terrorists, identified as Morifat Maqbool and Jazim Farooq, alias Abrar, of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Security personnel are continuing with their operation.

Kashmiri pandit kiled in Pulwama

Back in February, terrorists gunned down Sanjay Sharma, a bank security guard in the Achan area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district in February.

He was shot at while on his way to a local market. He was shifted to a nearby hospital for further treatment where he succumbed to his injuries.