India, Sept. 30 -- A top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist wanted in connection with several attacks was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Tuesday, officials said.

Security officials identified the slain terrorist as Mohammad Asif, alias 'Hashim Moosa'. He was wanted for his alleged involvement in attacks on both sides of the Pir Panjal range over several years, officials said. He had also reportedly escaped a security operation in the Yousmarg hills earlier this month.

Security forces launched Tuesday's operation in the higher reaches of Yousmarg after detecting suspicious movement in the Korag area. The Rashtriya Rifles and other security personnel were involved in the operation.

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