LeT commander killed in Khanyar encounter: IGP Kashmir

Srinagar, Nov 02: A foreign terrorist commander was killed in a gunfight with police and security in the Khanyar area of downtown Srinagar on Saturday, police said.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V K Birdi said the operation has been completed.

“Security forces have killed a terrorist, who has been identified as Usman..., he was the commander of LeT,” he said.

Mr Birdi said that four security personnel have been injured in the gunfight which broke out early today.

“He [Usman] is a foreign terrorist and his role and involvement in the murder of Inspector Masroor has come to light and further investigation is being done in this regard,” added Mr Birdi.