Top LeT commander killed in gunfight with security forces

SRINAGAR: Al-Badr terrorist Muzzafar Ahmed, who had links with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was gunned down by the security forces after heavy exchange of fire in the wee hours of Friday.

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. Al-Badr terrorist Muzzafar Ahmed, who had links with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was gunned down by the security forces after heavy exchange of fire in the wee hours of Friday, according to reports. Ahmed, who was wanted in several cases, was earlier associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Unfortunately, a policeman sustained critical injuries during the encounter.

Many such exchanges of fire have erupted over the recent months as Pakistan based terrorists ramp-up their presence in Kashmir to foment violence.