Srinagar, Aug 9: A gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Waterhail village of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday, police said.
A spokesman said the gunfight broke out after the police and security forces launched a search operation in the village.
Quoting ADGP Kashmir, he said three terrorists of TRF outfit including Lateef Rather were trapped in the area.
“03 #terrorists of #terror outfit LeT(TRF) including terrorist Lateef Rather trapped in ongoing #encounter. Terrorist Lateef is involved in several #civilian #killings including Rahul Bhat & Amreen Bhat,” said ADGP Kashmir in a tweet.
#BudgamEncounterUpdate: 03 #terrorists of #terror outfit LeT(TRF) including terrorist Lateef Rather trapped in ongoing #encounter. Terrorist Lateef is involved in several #civilian #killings including Rahul Bhat & Amreen Bhat: ADGP Kashmir@JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/lMowJOEuYv
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 9, 2022