SRINGAR: In occupied Kashmir, a top commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, Junaid Sehrai along with his associate has been martyred by Indian troops during a cordon and search operation in Nawakadal area of Srinagar.
According to the Kashmir Media Service (KMS), Junaid is the son of senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader, Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai. The troops also destroyed at least two houses during the operation.
The cordon was launched by the troops early Tuesday morning. The troops sealed all entry and exit points and conducted house-to-house searches.
Three Indian troops were also injured during the operation in the area.
Ali Gilani pays tribute to Junaid Sehrai
The Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Gilani, has paid glowing tributes to martyred top commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, Junaid Sehrai.
In a statement in Srinagar, Syed Ali Gilani hailed the courage of Junaid Sehrai who sacrificed his life for the cause of freedom.