Militant killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian

Srinagar: An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir district of Shopian on Friday, police said.

On a specific information troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), CRPF and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police launched a joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at village Rakhama, Shopian, in the wee hours on Friday.

After sealing all the exit points, when security forces were moving towards a particular area in the village, militants hiding there opened fire, police spokesman said.

Security forces also retaliated ensuing in an encounter, he said adding a militant was killed so far.

The operation was going on the reports last came in, he said adding additional security forces have been deployed in the adjoining areas to prevent any law and order problem. (UNI)