Riyaz Naikoo
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 & Kashmir, India |
| Died | 6 May 2020 (aged 35) Beighpora, Jammu & Kashmir, India |
| Cause of death | Encounter |
| Resting place | Sonamarg |
| Citizenship | India |
| Education | Msc Physics |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Hizbul Mujahideen (2012–2020) |
| Activity years | 2010–2020 |
| Rank | Commander in chief |
| Battles/wars | Kashmir conflict |
Riyaz Ahmad Naikoo (also known as Mohammad bin Qasim or Zubair ul Islam, April 1985 – 6 May 2020) was an one of the top ten most wanted militant commanders of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He was the operational chief of Hizbul Mujahideen and was the organization's longest serving field commander.