2 Lashkar terrorists trapped in Kashmir encounter

Kashmir. Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists, including commander Uzair Khan, are trapped in an encounter with security forces in Kokernag area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish Dhonak and Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Humayun Bhat were martyred in the Kokernag encounter that started on Wednesday. Police said, “A true tribute to the unwavering bravery of Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish Dhonak and DSP Humayun Bhat, who sacrificed their lives while leading from the front during this ongoing operation. Our forces are engaged with determination to surround two terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba including Uzair Khan. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute to Humayun Bhatt by placing a wreath on his mortal remains. The Lieutenant Governor also paid tribute to Colonel Manpreet Singh and Major Ashish Dhankok. Leaders of all political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have expressed grief over the death of three security personnel in the encounter.