Militant killed in ongoing Shopian encounter

Shopian March 14 (PTK) A militant has been killed so far in an encounter that raged between government forces and militants in Rawalpora area of Shopian on Sunday.

An official said that one unidentified militant has been killed so far while as the operation is on in the area.

Earlier an official said that a joint team of Police, Army’s 34 RR and CRPF launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.

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

Meanwhile, as a precautionary measure, internet services have been snapped in Shopian district. (PTK)