Kashmiri leader Zakir Musa was killed in which year

Kashmiri leader Zakir Musa was killed in which year
A: 2017
B: 2019
C: 2020
D: 2023

Zakir Musa a Kashmiri militant leader was killed by Indian security forces in 2019. He was the founder of Ansar Ghazwat ul Hind a group linked with Al Qaeda. Musa earlier served in Hizbul Mujahideen but broke away due to ideological differences. His killing was seen as a major setback for militancy in Kashmir and sparked widespread protests in the region. Security forces carried out a focused operation to neutralize him. His death is remembered as a turning point in the fight against militancy in Kashmir. The correct answer is option B which is 2019.