STATE TIMES NEWS
SRINAGAR: In a major success, security forces killed a top Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist Muzaffar Naikoo alias Muzz Moulvi in an encounter on the outskirts of the city while terrorists attacked the house of MLC Showkat Ahmad Ganai at Chitrigam in Zainapora area of Shopian early morning on Friday.
Security forces launched an operation in Gulzarpora locality of Mochuwa late last night following information about presence of a top terrorist in the area, a police official said.
As the security forces were laying cordon around the locality, the terrorist hurled a grenade in a bid to escape but his attempt was thwarted.
Constable Hoshiyar Singh was injured in the grenade blast, the official said.
There was exchange of fire for some time and the encounter ended with the killing of the lone terrorist, he said.
The slain terrorist was identified as Muzaffar Naikoo alias Muzz Moulv of Lashkar, he said, adding the body has been sent to his native village in Sopore area of north Kashmir.
The Lashkar terrorist was active for past many years in north Kashmir and had recently shifted to Srinagar, the official said, adding security agencies are investigating the motive behind Naikoo moving to the city
Meanwhile, terrorists opened fire at the residence of an opposition National Conference lawmaker in Shopian district of south Kashmir, police said. The house of MLC Showkat Ahmad Ganai at Chitrigam in Zainapora area of Shopian was attacked at 5:30 AM, a police official said.
“Ahmad is in Jammu for the ongoing Budget session of the State Legislature. No one has been hurt in the incident,” the official said.
He said the ultras fled from the spot after the security personnel deployed at the residence of the MLC returned fire.
