IS commander killed in Khushab police encounter

Police recovered a suicide jacket, 2kilogram explosive material, and a Kalashinkov from the suspect’s possession

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IS commander killed in Khushab police encounter

NOWSHERA: An alleged Islamic State commander was killed while three others fled on Wednesday in a police encounter at Khushab area.

According to DIG Zulfikar Hameed, upon receiving a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area, Nowshera police and elite force personnel surrounded the area.

Police recovered a suicide jacket, two kilograms of explosive material, and a Kalashinkov from the slain militant.

DIG Sargodha Region said that the slain militant identified as Younus Muhammad Sher was a local IS commander and was also involved in the murder of a policeman.