Srinagar ,01-Apr ;Police on Friday said that one local militant of Lashkar-i-Toiba outfit was killed in an overnight encounter in Turkwagam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district.Official sources while confirming the identification of slain militant as Muneeb Ahmad Shiekh resident of Tak Mohalla, Shopian added that he was missing since January this year.“Operation is over with the killing of one local LeT militant”’official added.The operation was halted last night due to darkness and was resumed today with the first day of light.On Thursday evening, a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Turkwagam.As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a encounter.(CNS)
