Srinagar, Oct 27 : A local militant has been apprehended alive while as non local militant is being pursued in Baramulla.
In a Statement issued to Kashmir Pen said that acting on specific information regarding presence of militants in Wanseeran Taripora jungle area of PS Sheeri, District Baramulla, joint teams of Police, Army 52 RR, 46 RR and 53 Bn CRPF launched cordon and search operation in the area. During search the terrorists taking refuge in the said area fired upon the search party, which was retaliated triggering off an encounter.
He said that during the ensuing encounter one jawan of 52 RR got injured and was evacuated for medical treatment, who succumbed later.
He added that one terrorist of LeT namely Nisar Ahmad Bhat S/O Mohd Akbar Bhat R/O Shrakwara Kreeri, District Baramulla was apprehended alive.
Another militant of LeT, FT Usman of Pakistan who is wanted in various cases, is being pursued, he said.
01 modified AKS 74u, 01 magazine, 28 rounds among other incriminating materials have been recovered from the apprehended terrorist, he said.
In this regard case under relevant sections of law stands registered in Police Station Sheeri and investigation taken up,he said.
