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Top LeT Commander Usman Bhai Killed In Khanyar Gunfight: IGP Kashmir V K Birdi

Says He Was Involved In Killing Of Inspector Manzoor


Srinagar: Top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Usman Bhai was killed in an encounter in Khanyar area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Saturday.

Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi told GNS the most wanted LeT Commander Usman Bhai has been killed in a day long fierce gunfight in Khanyar.

Usman was wanted in many militancy related cases, including killing of non-locals and security forces. And also he was involved in killing of Inspector Manzoor, the officer added.

Earlier, a  joint team approached the suspected area, the hiding militants fired upon the joint party, leading to an encounter.

Till this report was being filed, operation in the area was underway .(GNS)

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