Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Jammu and Kashmir: Jaish-e-Mohammed commander killed in Kupwara's Lolab area

The Indian Army has notched up a big success in Jammu and Kashmir with the killing of a Jaish-e-Mohammed commander in the Lolab Valley of the restive Kupwara District.

Following the Keran incursions, the Samba attack and the repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan - the latest of which killed an Indian Army Lance Naik - the Army has been on high alert in the region.

Following a tip-off, the police alongwith 18 RR and 28 RR launched a joint operation after receiving specific information regarding the presence of militants in Lalpora.

The encounter happened near Anderbough Diver in which a foreign mercenary Ateek -ur -Rehman was killed. 

The area has been cordoned off as the operation is still on.

Ateek ur Rehman alias Khan Baba was a JeM zonal commander and a one AK 47 was recovered from him.
More details awaited.

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