Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in Hanjipora area of Shopian district following information about the presence of militants there

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

Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in Hanjipora area of Shopian district following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire on the security forces personnel, which led to retaliation.

In the ensuing gunfight, a militant was killed, the official said.

He said the identity and group affiliation of the slain militant were yet to be ascertained.

The operation was under way till the reports last came in, the official added. PTI

Courtesy: The Tribune: 25th June, 2021