The third-in-command of the 21st Squadron of the leftist rebel group, FARC was allegedly killed in fighting with the Colombian Armed Forces, according to an army news release.
According to the release, the Army’s 6th Brigade carried out attacks in the department of Tolima resulting in the death of alias “Carlos Pulgas.”
Carlos Pulgas, aged 37, has been part of the 21st for nine years, and two months ago he was promoted with the ranks of the armed group after the death of alias “El Abuelo” the leader of the Central Block of the Farc.
According to the Armed Forces, Carlos Pulgas carried out terrorist attacks against civilians, police and soldiers, mainly in Ibague, the capital of Tolima and the municipalities of Cajamarca and Rovira.
Pulgas was wanted for the crimes of kidnapping, aggravated theft, terrorism, murder, illegal possession of weapons and forced displacement.