The firefight between terrorists and security forces began after a joint team of police and security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of specific information about the presence of terrorists.
As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where the terrorists were hiding, they came under a heavy volume of fire that triggered the encounter.
(IANS)
LeT terrorist gunned down in Srinagar encounter

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A dreaded LeT terrorist, Salim Parray, has been killed in an encounter between militants and security forces in Srinagar, officials said on Monday.
Srinagar, Jan 3: A dreaded LeT terrorist, Salim Parray, has been killed in an encounter between militants and security forces in Srinagar, officials said on Monday.
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