Top Jaish commander killed in J&K

A key terrorist of Jaish-e-Mohammed, who was involved in conspiracy and planning of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. Mohd Ismal Alvi, also known as Lamboo and Adnan, belonged to the family of Jaish chief Masood Azhar, the police said. Ismal, a Pakistani, is among the two terrorists killed in the encounter. He was also named in the chargesheet by National Investigation Agency (NIA). The encounter broke out early Saturday morning in Pulwama's Dachigam forest area. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation following inputs about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

Mohd Ismal Alvi @ Lamboo @ Adnan was from family of Masood Azhar. He was involved in conspiracy and planning of Lethpora Pulwama attack and figured in chargesheet produced by NIA: IGP Kashmir @JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) July 31, 2021

The search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire at a search party of the forces, who retaliated, the officer said. Another terrorist, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, was also gunned down in the encounter on the outskirts of Awantipora town in Pulwama district.