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Close Aides of Riyaz Naikoo Killed in Pampore Encounter

November 29

The Encounter that had raged in Shar e Saali, Pampore in the early hours of Thursday has ended with the killing of two Local militants  in this Pulwama area of South Kashmir.

Sources informed The Kashmiriyat that the joint operation was being conducted by 50 RR of Indian Army, SOG of Jammu Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force.

The forces had laid a siege around this Pampore area after receiving credible inputs about the presence of two Militants in the area, who during the search operation opened fire upon Forces, triggering a gunfight.

In the ensuing gunfight, one Army man and two Militants were killed, the house in which the Militants were holed up has also been completely damaged during the encounter.

The Officials confirmed the identity of of the Militants to The Kashmiriyat as Adil Ahmed a resident of Malangpora, Pulwama and Adnan Ahmed , a resident of Brobandan Pulwama.

Sources told The Kashmiriyat that Adnan and Adil, both Pulwama residents were affiliates of Hizb ul Mujahideen and were close associates of Hizb top commander, Riyaz Naikoo.

Meanwhile Mobile Internet services have been suspended in Pulwama District, Railway services have been suspended for the seventh consecutive day. (The Kashmiriyat)