Anantnag: A Lashkar-i-Taiba commander was killed in a military operation in Sirhama area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday, police said.
Police officials said that LeT commander Nisar Ahmad Dar resident of Redwani Bala Kulgam has been killed in Sirhama.
They further said that he was involved in several crimes and killings in the area. He was active since 6th May 2021.
Meanwhile searches in the area are still underway.
Earlier, police said the operation began after a joint team of police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Sirhama.
As the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them triggering the operation.
Pertinently, another operation is underway in Chakisamad DH Pora area of Kulgam district.
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