SRINAGAR: Two Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists, including a top commander, were killed in a gunfight with security forces at Wanigam Payeen in Baramulla district of J&K on Thursday.
The slain terrorists have been identified as commander Abrar alias Langoo of Pakistan and Amir Siraj from Sopore in J&K.
The two terrorists were engaged in a gun battle with the forces since morning. The gunfight was triggered after the hiding terrorists fired upon the forces during a cordon-and-search operation in the area.
Earlier, J&K Police tweeted: “Encounter has started at #Wanigam Payeen Kreeri area of #Baramulla. Police and security forces are on the job.”