CRPF Jawan killed in encounter in Pulwama district of J&K.  

A CRPF jawan was killed and a civilian injured in a brief exchange of fire between militants and security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Saturday.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Chinar Bagh, Mohalla Takiya, in Pulwama late on Friday following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.

“As soon as the search party approached the suspect’s house, militants hiding inside fired indiscriminately due to which house owner Bashir Ahmad sustained an injury and is stated to be stable now,” the official said.

He said during the initial exchange of fire between militants and security forces, a CRPF jawan sustained injuries. Mandeep Kumar later succumbed to injuries.

The militants, taking advantage of the darkness, fled from the spot, he said, adding that the operation was called off early on Saturday morning. PTI

Courtesy: Tribune-12052018

Srinagar, May 12,2018