Srinagar,
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was killed on Sunday in an encounter with security forces in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. A woman was also injured during the shooting incident.

The slain militant has been identified as Shafat Hussain Wani of Wagoora in Baramulla. He was affiliated with Lashkar-e-Toiba since April 2017.

Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in Khan Mohalla of Arizal in Beerwah area of the district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation during the night.

The militants, trying to flee, came out of the house and began firing indiscriminately.

The forces retaliated, killing one militant.

Arms and ammunition have been recovered from the site, the official said, adding that the identity of the slain militant and his group affiliation was being ascertained.

The police promptly took the injured woman to a hospital and her condition is now reported to be stable.