Search operation is still underway in Pulwama

Srinagar : Hizb-ul Mujahideen chief commander Riyaz Naikoo killed in a gun battle with Indian security forces at Shaar Shali village of Khrew in Pampore, Pulwama of South Kashmir. The search operation is still underway at Awantipura area of Pulwama district , where the terrorists was gunned down.

According to ANI report , a joint team of Army’s 50RR, 185 BN of CRPF and police launched cordon and search operation in Sharsali area of Khrew on midnight . During cordon and search operation brief exchange of fire took place between security personnel and terrorists. Security forces then tightened the cordon around the suspected spot and killed the terrorist.

#UPDATE Jammu & Kashmir: One terrorist killed in the encounter at Sharshali Khrew area of Awantipora. Police and security forces are carrying out the operation which is still underway. https://t.co/tkrQTPTRVc

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2020

Meanwhile, massive search operation is underway in Beighpora area of Awantipora which is the native village of top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Riyaz Naikoo.

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