Financial chief of Pakistan based militant group, Jaish-e-Mohammad and a soldier were killed in 22 hour long gunfight in Kashmir.A police officer told NewsBlaze that police on Tuesday afternoon received specific information that militants were hiding in a house in Warpora, Sopore in North Kashmir. He said, "Accordingly, police, para-military forces and army personnel laid siege around the area and zeroed-in on a residential house where the militants were hiding. The militants present inside were asked to surrender. They, however, refused the offer and fired from sophisticated weapons towards the soldiers". He said, "The fire was returned by the troops and in the ensuing gunfight, which lasted for more than 22 hours, two militants including financial chief of Jaish-e-Mohammad and a soldier were killed".
At least 13 soldiers including a Lieutenant Colonel of Indian army were injured in the gunfight and were hospitalized. The condition of three of the injured soldiers is said to be "life threatening"
The financial chief was identified as Asgar Ali alias Ali Raza of Pakistan. Another slain militant was identified as Hilal Ahmad Sofi alias Tariq alias Khalid of Kashmir. Hilal is said to be a top commander of Hizbul Mujahideen.