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Kashmir: LeT, Hizbul militants involved in death of Ummer Fayaz identified

A massive manhunt has been launched to catch militants

Army, Army personnel, Lt. Ummer Fayyaz, Ummer Fayyaz, Fayyaz, Kulgam district, Fayyaz, militants, Shopian district

Army personnel paying tribute to the slain army officer Lt. Ummer Fayyaz (inset) during his funeral at his native village Sudsona in Kulgam district on Wednesday. Fayyaz was kidnapped and killed by suspected militants in Shopian district. Photo: PTI

Press Trust of India New Delhi/Srinagar
Six militants involved in the abduction and killing of young Army officer Ummer Fayaz in Shopian district of Kashmir have been identified, defence sources said on Thursday.

They said the militants are from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen.

A massive manhunt has been launched to catch the militants involved in killing of Fayaz, who was abducted and shot dead by the militants.

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First Published: May 11 2017 | 10:42 PM IST

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