Srinagar,06- May: Three militants including Longest surviving Hizb-ul-Mujahideen commander Ashraf Molvi were killed in an ongoing encounter at Batkoot area of Pahalgam in South Kashmir’s Annatnag district on Friday.Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar confirmed that Ashraf Molvi along with two other militants have been killed in Pahalgam.Ashraf Molvi (one of oldest surviving #millitant of HM #militant outfit) along with two other militants killed. #Successful #operation on yatra route is a major #success for us: IGP Kashmir Mohd Ashraf Khan alias Ashraf Molvi a resident of Tengpawa Kokernag had joined Hizb in 2013 and soon became most wanted militant in the valley. He was instrumental in recruiting locals into the oufit, the top cop said.Earlier a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Batkoot forest area of Pahalgam.As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an encounter.(CNS)
