A militant was killed on Sunday in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation on Saturday in Rawalpora area of the district following information about the presence of militants there, said a police official while informing the media.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire on the security forces who retaliated. After an overnight lull, the exchange of fire resumed this morning in which one militant was killed, the official said. He said arms, ammunition and other incriminating material were recovered from the scene of the encounter. — PTI

Courtesy: Daily Tribune : 14th March 2021