SRINAGAR: Two militants killed in a gunfight with the counter-insurgent forces at Budgam district were affiliated with the with Lashkar-i-Toiba outfit, an official said.
An official said that both the slain militants were identified as Arbaaz Mir and Shahid Sheikh of Pulwama linked with the proscribed outfit LeT.
#BudgamEncounterUpdate: Both the killed terrorists are identified as Arbaaz Mir and Shahid Sheikh of Pulwama linked with the proscribed terror outfit LeT. Both the terrorists earlier escaped from recent encounter: ADGP Kashmir@JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/e7b70sJEbI
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) January 17, 2023
He added that both the militants earlier escaped from recent encounter at Redbugh, Magam area of Budgam district.
He said that incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including two AK-47 rifles were recovered.
