A  top Commander identified as code name Qari of Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit has been gunned down in encounter at Bajimaal area of Dharmsal in Rajouri District along with his associate. Qari was active in Rajouri-Poonch alongwith his group from past one year. He was also believed to be the mastermind of Dangri & Kandi attacks. Police said the slain terrorist was sent to revive terrorism in the region and IEDs handling expert, operating & hiding from Caves & a trained Sniper.