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SRINAGAR: A surge in encounters has observed within the removing of 28 militants — part of them affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad — within the first two months of this 12 months, as according to to be had knowledge. 16 gunfights have taken position within the Kashmir Valley, up from 5 in the similar duration ultimate 12 months. Whilst 11 encounters came about in January, 5 used to be reported in February.
3 gunfights had taken position in Srinagar (two in Shalimar and one Zakura) through which 4 militants, together with best native Lashkar commander Saleem Parray and sought after Pakistani militant Hamza Bhai, had been eradicated. “Of the 28 militants killed, 14 belonged to Jaish-e-Mohammad. 8 of the slain militants had been foreigners (Pakistani nationals),’’ the knowledge states.
The rest slain militants had been of Lashkar-e-Toiba, The Resistance Entrance and Hizbul Mujahideen. Two Military males, a policeman and a civilian have additionally been killed within the encounters. Remaining 12 months, 8 militants had been killed whilst two had surrendered in south Kashmir.
A safety legitimate mentioned extra encounters does now not imply that militant violence or actions have greater. “It’s up as a result of safety forces are getting additional info,” he mentioned. In a similar fashion, a police officer mentioned now the entire militant teams running in Kashmir are with out their best management.
