Militant killed in ongoing Kulgam encounter

Militant killed in ongoing Kulgam encounter

Press Trust of Kashmir | Srinagar :   A militant has been killed in an encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Drabgam area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

An official said that a joint of team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the area.

He said that as the joint team of forces intensified searches towards suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter.

He said that during exchange of fire one militant was killed while as his identification is being ascertained.

“PulwamaEncounterUpdate: 01 militant killed. #Operation going on. Further details shall follow.” Kashmir Police zone tweeted.:-PTK.