Jaish commander among three militants killed in Kashmir

Srinagar, July 26 (UNI) A commander of Pakistan based Jaish-e- Mohammad (JeM) was among three militants killed by security forces in three different encounters in north Kashmir overnight, official sources said.

A defence ministry spokesman said here troops of 30 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) killed a militant in an encounter early this morning.

One ak rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.

He said another militant was killed by security forces at Akhipora in south Kashmir today in similar encounter.

A report from Baramulla said security forces killed a JeM commander Nasir Ali Khan in an encounter at Sattal, about 10 km from Handwara in north Kashmir district late last night. The encounter ensued after a search party was attacked by militants. One ak rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.

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