JK: Chief of Alburq killed by forces

Srinagar, Sep 7: A self-styled chief of Alburq was killed by security forces in north Kashmir early on sunday, Sep 7 morning. A police spokesman told sources that security forces and police launched a joint operation at Warpora Sopore, about 55 km from here, following a tip off about the presence of militants.

During the operation an encounter took place, in which Alburq chief Hyder was killed. This was a second major success for security forces in north Kashmir in the past 24 hours.

Yesterday a divisional Commander of Lashar-e-Toiba was killed at Dangerpora Sopore.

UNI