Sabzar Bhat, Burhan Wani's Successor, Killed in Tral Encounter

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Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sabzar Ahmad Bhat, who had succeeded Burhan Wani as the militant outfit’s chief, was among two terrorists gunned down during an hours-long encounter in Tral area of south Kashmir, Army sources told CNN-News18.

Sources told News18.com that the Tral operation was based on specific intelligence inputs of three militants hiding in a house in Soimoh village of Tral district, 36 km from Srinagar.

The operation commenced on Friday night and contact with the militants was established at 8:15am, sources said. Para Commandos eventually joined the operation and two terrorists, including Bhat, were killed.

Major success for JKP and security forces. Two terrorists including Sabzar killed in #Tral encounter. #JaiHind. — J&K Police (@JmuKmrPolice) May 27, 2017

Bhat, categorised as an A++ militant in Kashmir, reportedly turned to militancy after the family of a girl he loved spurned his marriage proposal and ended the relationship.

Soon after Bhat was reported killed on Saturday, stone pelting started at five different areas of Anantnag district.