The counter-terrorism operation took place in the Baba Gund Khaleel area in the Anantnag district. (Figurative)
Srinagar:
A terrorist was arrested injured during a meeting with security forces in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Baba Gund Khaleel area of Anantnag district after receiving information about the presence of terrorists there, a police officer said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire on security forces.
#Meeting started between terrorists and police / security forces in Gund Baba Khaleel, #Anantnag early today in the morning. A local HM #terrorist Zaheer Abbas Lone r / o Pulwama #stopped in injured condition and transferred to hospital. @JmuKmrPolice
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A terrorist was arrested by security forces in an injured state and rushed to the SMHS hospital in Srinagar, the official said.
He said the arrested terrorist, who suffered gunshot wounds to the abdomen, was identified as Zaheer Abbas Lone, a resident of the Pulwama district.
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