Lashkar Commander killed in Srinagar: In a major security success, the Indian Army eliminated top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Usman during an intense gunfight in the Khanyar area of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, which took place in the early hours, involved elite units of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), who jointly launched the mission after credible intelligence indicated the presence of a high-profile militant in the vicinity.Coordinated effort by CRPF and JKPThis high-stakes encounter was part of a joint operation between the CRPFs Quick Action Team (QAT) and the JKPs SOG, initiated late at night under stringent security protocols. Acting on specific intelligence about Usmans location, the forces executed a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) to secure the area and restrict any unauthorized movement as they closed in on the target. The operation aimed to neutralize the threat posed by Usman, who was believed to be deeply involved in several militant activities in the region.Top Lashkar Commander Usman, active in spreading terror for 15 years in the region, has been killed by the Indian Army in Khanyar, Srinagar. With this the @adgpi has neutralized all the three terrorist that were involved in the recent attack on military caravan in Jammuand… pic.twitter.com/jFpW6q8NdE— Mayank Kasyap (@kasyap_mayank) November 2, 2024Strategic execution in KhanyarSources report that the CASO played a critical role in containing the situation, allowing the forces to engage the militant without risking civilian lives. Usmans elimination marks a significant achievement for the Indian Army, contributing to ongoing efforts to dismantle terror networks in Jammu and Kashmir.Who was UsmanOut of the three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists that were eliminated by the Indian army one has been identified as Usman. He was leading commander of the terrorist outfit in the valley. He was overseeing the operations and recruitments as well to sustain in the valley.🚨 BIG BREAKINGTop Lashkar Commander Usman has been ELIMINATED by Indian Army in Khanyar, Srinagar 🎯 pic.twitter.com/erlrq6ULHN— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) November 2, 2024