Pulwama: A newly recruited local militant affiliated with Lashkar-i-Taiba outfit was killed in a military operation against militants on Thursday night in Arihal area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
The Jammu and Kashmir in a statement said that during the operation one local LeT militant namely Kifayat Ayoub Alie, son of Mohd Ayoub Alie, a resident of Pinjoora Shopian was killed.
From his possession, one pistol, two grenades, two magazines and five rounds were recovered. He had joined the outfit on October 4, this year, the officer added.