LeT terrorist eliminated in Bandipora encounter, two security forces personnel injured

Lashkar-e-Taliba (LeT) terrorist identified as Altaf Lalli eliminated by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kolnar Ajas, Bandipora. Two soldiers have been injured in the firefighting. Based on intelligence input on Friday (Apr 25), the Indian Army and J&K Police have established contact with terrorists in the area. No casualties reported.

It was a search operation that turned into an encounter when the terrorists opened fire on the security forces.

Indian security forces have foiled infiltration bids by terrorists into the Kashmir valley. The Indian Army and J&K Police have thwarted multiple such attempts after the Pahalgam terror attack which claimed 26 lives.