Top Commander Yousuf Kantroo killed in Baramulla Encounter. A big success for us: IGP Kashmir
Srinagar, April 21
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Top LeT militant Commander Yousuf Kantroo killed in Baramulla encounter. Kantroo was involved in several killings of civilians & SFs personnel including recent killing of JKP’s SPO & his brother, one Soldier and one civilian in Budgam district. A big success for us: IGP Kashmir
A Lashker-e-Toiba Top militant killed in a gunfight with joint of police and army in Baramulla district,
Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered. Operation in progress,” police said in a tweet.
The encounter at Malwah area of the district of the north Kashmir had ensued after a joint team of police and army launched a cordon-and-search-operation regarding the presence of the militants.
As per the sources three more militants are trapped in the area, senior Police officer told
Three soldier and civilian were injured in the initial phase of encounter, police said. “In the initial exchange of fire, 03 soldiers & a civilian received minor injuries. Operation in progress.