Local Insurgent Killed In Short Combat With Security Personnel: Kashmir

Local insurgent killed in a short battle with security troops in north Kashmir's Baramulla region on October 28. Militants opened fire on an Army and police area dominance party near Cherdari, on the outskirts of Baramulla town, resulting in a brief gunfight. The deceased was identified as Javaid Ahmed Wani. Following the targeted killings of migrant laborers and minorities, security forces have increased anti-militancy operations.