Mobile internet suspended in Kashmir as top Hizbul commander Riaz Naikoo trapped in encounter

Mobile internet services in Kashmir were suspended on Wednesday after top commander of Hizbul Mujahideen terror group Riaz Naikoo, along with ar terrorist, was trapped in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district, officials said. mobile internet has been suspended as a precautionary measure, y said.

gunfight started between terrorists and security forces in Beighpora area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir, a police spokesman said.

"Police last night launched an operation on a specific input at Beighpora. Senior officers are monitoring it since last night," he said.

spokesman said a contact has been established with terrorists and a "top terrorist commander" is trapped, without mentioning his name.