Militant slain in Chadoora gunfight was affiliated with Hizbul Mujahideen: Police

Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday said the militant killed in a gunfight with the counter insurgent forces in Bugam area of Chadoora in central Kashmir’s Budgam district was affiliated with Hizbul Mujahideen outfit.

A police spokesman said the slain militant has been identified as Hilal Bhat from Armulla village of Pulwama. He said the slain was affiliated with Hizbul Mujahideen outfit.

“#Budgam #Encounter Update: Killed #terrorist has been identified as Hilal Bhat from Armulla #Pulwama. Affiliated with proscribed #terroroutfit #HM. Involved in several #terrorcrime #cases. @JmuKmrPolice,” police wrote on Twitter.

The gunfight broke out after a joint team of Army’s 53RR and SOG Budgam launched a cordon and search operation in Bugam area late last night.

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