Main Pulwama attack conspirator eliminated: Army
Update: 2019-03-11 16:49 IST
Srinagar: The main conspirator of the audacious February 14 Pulwama attack that left 40 CRPF troopers dead has been eliminated, Chinar Corps commander Lt Gen K.J.S. Dhillon announced on Monday.
KJS Dhillon, Corps Commander of Chinar Corps, Indian Army: In last 21 days, we have eliminated 18 terrorists, out of them 14 being from JeM, 6 out of 14 were main commanders. JeM's 2nd commander Mudasir-main conspirator in national highway convoy attack-has also been eliminated. pic.twitter.com/3naaKhfOo0
— ANI (@ANI) March 11, 2019
Mudassir Khan was among the two militants killed in the gunfight in Pinglish village in Tral area of Pulwama on Sunday, he said at a joint press conference with the police here.