SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday evening killed two militants including a top commander in a shootout in Alochibagh area of Srinagar city.
The duo were identified as Mohammad Abbas Sheikh LeT/TRF Commander son of Ghulam Hassan Sheikh from Rampora Koimoh in Kulgam district and Saqib Manzoor Dar son of Manzoor Ahmad Dar from Old Barzullah in Srinagar district and they belong to LeT/TRF militant outfit.
The duo were among the list of wanted militants shared by the police this year, officials said.
Meanwhile Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar said ten policemen in civvies killed two wanted militants including LeT/TRF Commander Mohammad Abbas Sheikh in Srinagar.
Kumar in a press statement said, “after information, ten policemen from J&K Police in civvies went there and cordoned off the area. They were given warning. There was firing from militants, which was retaliated, leading to the encounter and consequently the duo was killed.”
The IGP also termed the killing of duo as big success. — (KIMS)