In a major success, joint team of security forces on Wednesday eliminated a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist commander in a fierce gunfight in Sopore area of Baramulla district.
"A JeM commander identified as Sajjad Ahmad Dar has been neutralised in the ongoing encounter in Sopore," police spokesman said.
He said the security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Arampora area of Sopore in the north Kashmir district late Tuesday night after receiving specific information about the presence of militants there.
The official said the forces conducted searches in the area and maintained a tight cordon during the night to prevent terrorists from fleeing.
According to police spokesman, the JeM Commander was involved in number of terror acts in the region and relied on his close knit network of over ground workers to carry out grenade attacks on security forces. He also intimidated local residents and offered cash to local youth in lieu of grenade throwing.