SRINAGAR: A top Lashkar-e-Toiba militant commander was killed in an encounter in Malwah area in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday, an official said.

An official said that top LeT militant Commander Yousuf Kantroo was killed in an encounter at Malwah area of Baramulla.

IGP Kashmir said that the slain militant was involved in several killings of civilians and forces personnel including the recent killing of JKP’s SPO, his brother, one Soldier and one civilian in Budgam district.

Earlier, a police spokesman said three army men were injured after a gunfight broke out between militants and forces in Malwah area of Baramulla.

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