(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
KO File Photo: Abid Bhat
Srinagar- A militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter that broke out in Awhatoo area in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Tuesday evening.
A police official said that a government forces launched cordon and search operation in Awhatoo area of Kulgam after specific inputs about presence of militants in the area.
He said that as the government forces intensified searches towards suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter.
He said during exchange of fire, one militant has been killed while as operation is on in the area.
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