In occupied Kashmir, a top commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, Junaid Sehrai along with his associate was martyred by Indian troops during a cordon and search operation in Nawakadal area of Srinagar, on Tuesday.

According to KMS, Junaid is the son of senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader, Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai. The troops also destroyed at least two houses during the operation.

The cordon was launched by the troops early this morning. The troops sealed all entry and exit points and conducted house-to-house searches.

Three Indian troops were also injured during the operation in the area.