Hizb ‘commander’ among 3 ultras killed in gunbattle in J-K

Kari,who had joined militant ranks in 2001,had escaped during three encounter in the last six months in Ramban district and was one of the most dreaded ultras.

Acting on a tip off,the troops had launched an operation near Jammu-Srinagar National at Manjote-Nachlana belt,150 kms from here,Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Maneesh Sinha said.

The gunbattle broke out between the militants and the security forces this morning. The three militants were killed in the enounter which lasted for several hours,army officer of 16 Corps Colonel A Arora said.

Three AK rifles and a large quantity of ammunition and explosive material were seized.