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Encounter in J&K: Lashkar commander killed

Written by Janaki Fernandes | Updated: August 03, 2012 10:55 IST

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Encounter in J&K: Lashkar commander killed

Handwara: A Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, Hanzla, has been killed in an encounter between security forces and militants in Handwara district of north Kashmir.

The encounter started last evening when security agencies received a tip off about Hanzla's presence in the area. The offensive between the militants and forces was stopped for the night, but early this morning a final assault was launched.

The premises where Hanzla was holed up has been completely gutted down.



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Story first published:
August 02, 2012 19:36 IST
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