Top Lashkar-e-Taiba Commander Among Two Terrorists Killed In J&K

Security forces have been put on high alert in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Sunday.

A top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander is among two terrorists killed during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. 

According to the police, the encounter started last night in Malwa area. In the initial shootout, three soldiers were injured. 

The killed Lashkar commander has been identified as Yousuf Kantroo, who according to the police was involved in multiple killings of civilians and security forces personnel in Budgam and Baramulla districts. 

Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Police, called the killing of Kantroo a major success.