Security Forces Shoot Down Militant In South Kashmir Valley

Anayat Ashraf Dar, a militant of the south Kashmir Valley was shot down in an operation by the Kashmiri Forces on 23rd September. A pistol and some ammunition were recovered from his possession. Dar upon failing to surrender, triggered a shootout. During the encounter, "the newly active terrorist was neutralised,” the police reported. On September 22, Dar had fired upon a civilian Jeewer Hameed Bhat, who was seriously injured.