Riyaz Naikoo | |
|---|---|
| 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 (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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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 terrorist 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]
- ^ Gupta, Sihir (6 May 2020). "Top Hizbul terrorist Riyaz Naikoo was hiding in south Kashmir bunker; killed in overnight op". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- ^ "Who was Riyaz Ahmad Naikoo, the Hizbul Mujahideen commander?". The Indian Express. 9 May 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.