Top Lashkar Commander Usman (Chota Waleed) Killed in Srinagar Encounter

PTK NEWS DESK

Srinagar, Nov 2: A top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, Usman, also known as Chota Waleed, was killed in a fierce encounter in Srinagar’s Khanyar area on Saturday, officials confirmed. The operation left four security personnel injured as gunfire erupted early in the morning.

Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Vidhi Kumar Birdi, stated that Usman, a most-wanted militant from Pakistan, was responsible for several high-profile attacks, including the killing of non-locals, security personnel, and Inspector Manzoor. He had been a significant figure in militancy-related cases across the region.

The encounter began when security forces, acting on intelligence, closed in on the suspected hideout, prompting the militants to open fire. The operation remains active as forces continue to secure the area.