LeT militant killed, gunbattle over in Sopore

BARAMULLA — An LeT militant was killed after a gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Gund Brath area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday morning.

SSP Sopore Javeed Iqbal said that one militant body along with one weapon has been recovered from the encounter site. The SSP further said that searches at encounter site are still underway.

As per the sources, the slain militant has been identified as Adnan Channa resident of Old Town Baramulla.

According to the sources, the slain militant had joined LeT outfit in April 2019.

Meanwhile, partial shutdown is being observed in Old Town area of Baramulla after reports of slain local militant’s death spread in the area.

In wake of the gunfight, authorities had suspended mobile internet services in Sopore parts. Also, to prevent any law and order problem, Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore Ashiq Hussain Lily had ordered the closure of Degree College as a precautionary measure.