SRINAGAR – Indian government forces killed a top rebel commander and his aide in disputed Kashmir on Wednesday and shut down cellphone and mobile internet services during subsequent anti-India protests, officials and residents said.
Riyaz Naikoo's death was seen as a major victory for India’s counterinsurgency efforts and is likely to spark more unrest in the region.
Naikoo, 35, was the chief of operations of the region's largest indigenous rebel group, Hizbul Mujahideen, which has spearheaded an armed rebellion against Indian rule.
He was the group's top commander for almost eight years and was responsible for recruiting dozens of Kashmiris to fight against India, according to officials.
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