Dead body of a militant’s brother, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Sheikh was found in his native village in Naira Tahab in PulwamaDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir on May 23 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. According to sources, body of Zahoor Ahmad Sheikh, who was brother of active Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Irfan Ahmed Sheikh was found May 23 morning at his native village. Few gunshots were heard in the area last night (May 22) at around 10: 30 PM and since then Irfan was missing and on May 23 his dead body was found, they said. The family blamed Security Forces (SFs) for his killing. However, Police registered a case and are investigating the matter.
Meanwhile, two civilians were injured as militants hurled a grenade at Police Station in Awantipora in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 23 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. However, it exploded outside and injured two civilians and window panes of few cars were also damaged.
Separately, militants also hurled a grenade at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker at Tagore hall at Wazirbagh in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 23 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. No injuries were reported in the incident.