A "self-styled commander" of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), was killed in an encounter in Bandipore district of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday. The Indian security forces launched a search operation at Chakrishipura in Bandipore district this morning, news agency Press Trust of India reported. The self-styled JeM district commander — Amanullah Bukhari a resident of Gujranwala in Pakistan, was killed in the encounter, the news agency said. One AK rifle, two magazines and 29 rounds were recovered from the slain guerrilla.| One rifle with 29 rounds of bullet and no personal charisma as measured in armed henchpersons makes the title of "commander" somewhat suspect... |
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