In Pics: Sabzar Ahmad, Hizbul Poster Boy Gunned Down By Security Forces

Kashmir had witnessed a massive unrest last year following the encounter death of Hizb poster boy Burhan Wani. IMAGE: Burhan Wani/PTI

Sabzar Ahmad Bhat turned to militancy in April 2015 after the killing of Khalid Muzaffar, the younger brother of slain militant Burhan Wani.

2 years ago Sabzar joined as a militant in 2015 and replaced Burhan Wani's elder brother Khalid who was killed during the firing by security forces in Buchoo forest area of Tral on April 13 last year. MAGE: Khalid/Twitter

According to the reports, Sabzar was the mastermind behind the use of social media as a weapon among terrorists. IMAGE: Burhan Wani/PTI

Sabzar Ahmad alias Sab Don was a local from Tral in South Kashmir. IMAGE: ABP News Bureau

Srinagar: Security forces gunned down two militants in Jammu Kashmir's Tral town on Saturday. One of the militants, identified as Sabzar Ahmad, was the successor of former Hizbul commander Burhan Wani. IMAGE: ABP News Bureau