A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist, Kaiser Koka was killed, taking the total toll to two, in an encounter that broke out between the security forces and terrorists in the Wandakpora area of Awantipora on Monday. The identification of the second terrorist is yet to be ascertained.
Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition have also been recovered.
“Terrorist Kaiser Koka neutralised. Identification of second terrorist being ascertained.
Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including 1 USA made rifle (M-4 Carbine), 1 pistol and other materials have been recovered,” the police said in another tweet.
The Jammu and Kashmir police said the operation is in progress and the search is still being carried out.