RIYAZ NAIKOO
Hizb’s new Jammu & Kashmir chief killed in Srinagar shootout
Security forces in J&K claimed "a huge success" on Sunday, shooting dead the proscribed Hizbul Mujahideen's operational commander in the Valley, Saifullah Mir alias Dr Saif, in a gunfight on the outskirts of Srinagar within six months of him succeeding the slain maths teacher-turned-terrorist Riyaz Naikoo.
National Investigation Agency names 10 in Hizbul Mujahideen case related to narco terror
The NIA charge sheet running into 14,000 pages alleged that Hilal was a member of the proscribed terrorist organisation Hizb-ul Mujahideen and an associate of Riyaz Ahmed Naikoo, then HM commander of the Kashmir valley. He arrived in Amritsar to collect Rs29 lakh.
Riyaz Naikoo's encounter, successor and militancy in Kashmir
Riyaz Naikoo’s eight years long journey as a militant since 2012, came to an end in his native village, which by now had become used to frequent crackdowns and search operations. For past one year, locals claim the village was cordoned almost twice or thrice every month.
‘Naming 2 India chiefs Hizbul Mujahideen’s deception plan’
Top police officers in J&K and sources in the Central Reserve Police Force told TOI that according to their information, 55-year-old Ashraf Molvi, also known as Mohammad Ashraf Khan, from Kokernag in Anantnag is the new commander.
2G internet services restored in 8 of Kashmir's 10 districts
Ordering restoration of 2G internet services, Principal Secretary, Home Shaleen Kabra maintained that high-speed internet can be used by inimical elements to coordinate terror attacks or incite people by circulating propaganda material.
Restrictions continue in Kashmir; Curbs relaxed in some peaceful areas
While the government has been strictly enforcing the COVID-19 lockdown, restrictions were imposed across the valley on Wednesday – the day Naikoo and his aide were killed in an encounter with security forces in Beighpora area of Awantipora in Pulwama.
Naikoo encounter:Restrictions tightened across Kashmir to maintain law and order
They said while the government is strictly enforcing the COVID-19 lockdown, the additional restrictions were imposed on Friday to ensure that the day passes off peacefully.
‘Dr Saifullah’ of Wani gang may head Hizbul Mujahideen now
Riyaz Naikoo’s death has left a serious void at the top for HuM and possible successors being considered are "Dr Saifullah" or Abu Musaid, a resident of Malangpora in Pulwama, who was part of the Burhan Wani group of 12 terrorists, and Juniad Sehrai, chief of the Hurriyat’s Geelani faction who joined the terror group in 2018.
Riyaz Naikoo encounter: Sporadic incidents of stonepelting in Pulwama
Although the Kashmir is under the third phase of coronavirus lockdown, additional security forces have been deployed in many sensitive and vulnerable areas of the valley for ensuring peace, the officials said.
Forces deal body blow to Hizbul in terror’s choicest season
Sources in the security establishment said that while the immediate leadership crisis is bound to throw Hizbul's plans in a sort of disarray, there could still be a backlash from other Hizbul commanders down the hierarchy or even by Pakistani outfits like Jaish e Mohammad or Lashker e Taiba, to "avenge" Naikoo's death with a spectacular strike.
Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Riyaz Naikoo, killed in South Kashmir village
The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have already snapped mobile internet services across the valley as a precautionary measure, in anticipation of a possible a law and order problem, police said, adding that there are strict restrictions on the movement of people.
Top Hizbul commander trapped in Kashmir village, two unidentified militants killed
Riyaz Naikoo, operational commander of the banned Hizbul Mujahideen, has been trapped in Beighbora village in Pulwama, officials said. A police spokesperson said earlier in the morning that a top terrorist commander along with an accomplice was trapped in an encounter but did not reveal his identity.
Two Hizbul militants killed in Pulwama encounter
The official said as the searches were going on, security forces were fired upon by militants. The fire was retaliated by security forces, leading to a gunfight. "In the ensuing encounter, two terrorists were neutralized and the bodies retrieved from the site of encounter," a police officer said.
J&K police chief SP Vaid removed
The order issued by the Principal Secretary (Home) said Vaid, a 1986-batch IPS officer, was transferred and posted as the Transport Commissioner.
Hizbul commander claims responsibility for abductions of cops' kin in Kashmir
A 12-minute audio clip is being circulated in the social media, wherein a demand has been placed to release the terrorists' relatives, who are in police custody.
Shutdown in Jammu & Kashmir ahead of SC hearing
J&K government, political parties and civil society members have appointed a battery of lawyers to defend the case in SC.
Security agencies issue fresh terror attack warning: Amarnath Yatra 2018
Security agencies have issued fresh warning about terror strike as latest inputs suggest that Pakistan-based LeT is planning to attack Amarnath cave.
Hizbul's operational commander in Kashmir welcomes Amarnath pilgrims
The operational commander of the terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen Riyaz Naikoo dismissed the claims of state's police chief that the militants planned to target Amarnath pilgrims.
Jammu & Kashmir cops play key role in dialogue efforts: Mehbooba Mufti
The remarks were seen as an attempt to avoid any major law and order situation in the coming months, which can spoil the efforts of the Centre’s newly appointed interlocutor for J&K.
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