A third terrorist was killed by the security forces in Kreeri area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Tuesday, as the operation concluded. Two terrorists were killed on August 17 (Monday) night and the operation was suspended. Police said one of the three terrorists killed in the encounter was a Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, who had murdered BJP leader Wasim Bari. A total of 5 security personals were martyred including a JKP (SPO), 2 CRPF jawans, and 2 army soldiers. Usman was involved in the killing of BJP leader Wasim Bari, his father, and brother last month.

Source: dna August 18, 2020 17:03 UTC