- LeT Kashmir top militant Abu Dujana and his accomplice killed by security forces in Pulwama
- Former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah congratulated the security forces for eliminating Dujana
- 1 civilian killed in clash with security forces following the elimination of the LeT militants
- An AK-47 rifle, and ammunition have been recovered from the site of the encounter
- LeT Kashmir Chief Abu Dujana reportedly had gone to visit his wife in Pulwama, which helped the Army trap him, claimed reports
Abu Dujana's Body to be Sent to Uri
There will not be an locally-arranged funeral for Abu Dujana and his body will be sent for burial at Uri, where foreign terrorists are usually buried, reports said on Tuesday.
Kiren Rijiju Hails Security Forces
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday hailed the security forces after Dujana was killed in an encounter in Kashmir.
Educational Institutes Closed in Kashmir
Authorities suspended class work in all educational institutions across Kashmir in the wake of protests after the killing of Dujana.
All schools, colleges and universities have been closed for the day, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan said.
Farooq Abdullah Congratulates Security Forces
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah congratulated the security forces for eliminating Abu Dujana. He was quoted by ANI as saying:
I hope the security forces continue to do such good work so that there is peace and calm in the state.
Hansraj Ahir, Minister of State, Home Affairs, said about the encounter in an interview with CNN News-18:
(We) will answer bullets with bullets.