Riyaz Naikoo
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Riyaz Ahmad Naikoo (also known as Mohammad bin Qasim or Zubair ul Islam,[1] April 1985 – 6 May 2020) was one of the top ten most wanted militant commander of Jammu and Kashmir. He was a top commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, an Islamist Pro-Pakistan militant organization active in Jammu and Kashmir.[2]
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Riyaz Naikoo | |
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Commander of Hizbul Mujahideen | |
In office 2017–2020 | |
Preceded by | Zakir Musa |
Succeeded by | Gazi Haider |
Personal details | |
Born | April 1985 Beighpora, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
Died | 6 May 2020(2020-05-06) (aged 35) Beighpora, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
Cause of death | Encounter |
Education | Msc Physics |
Religion | Islam |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Hizbul Mujahideen (2012–2020) |
Activity years | 2010–2020 |
Rank | Commander in chief |
Battles/wars | Kashmir conflict |
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