In the ongoing operation at Khrew, Awantipora both the terrorists have been killed. This was a hit squad of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen responsible for civilian killings in South Kashmir. One AK rifle & one pistol recovered: J&K DGP Dilbag Singh

One of the two terrorists killed in Khrew, Awantipora was involved in the killing of a peon at a govt school in Pastuna on July 23 this year. He has been identified as Musaib Mushtaq of Khrew.