Hizbul commander Sabzar Bhat, successor of Burhan Wani, killed in Tral encounter

Hizbul commander Sabzar Bhat, successor of Burhan Wani, killed in Tral encounter

Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Sabzar Bhat who succeeded slain militant, leader Burhan Wani, was killed on Saturday along with two other terrorists in a gunfight with security forces in Pulwama that triggered protests in the Kashmir Valley.

Director General of Police (DGP), S.P. Vaid confirmed Bhat's death.

Bhat alias Abu Zarar had succeeded Wani who was killed on July 8 last year in a security operation in Anantnag.

Bhat carried a bounty of Rs 10 lakh on his head and was at the top of the security forces' wanted list.

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