Militant killed in J&K gunfight (Lead)
Friday - August 24, 2018 10:06 am ,
Category : INDIA
Srinagar Aug 24 (IANS) One militant was killed on Friday in a gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir s Anantnag district police said.
The militant s body was recovered from the gunfight area in Gandole village of Kokernag area.
"Firing has now stopped but a search operation is ongoing. Identity of the victim is being ascertained " the police said.
Upon receiving a tip-off about the holed-up militants the security forces earlier on Friday cordoned off the village.
"As the cordon was tightened the militants fired at the security forces triggering the ongoing gunfight " police sources said.
Up to three militants were reported to be hiding in the village.
As a precautionary measure authorities have suspended mobile internet services in the district.
--IANS sq/ksk
The militant s body was recovered from the gunfight area in Gandole village of Kokernag area.
"Firing has now stopped but a search operation is ongoing. Identity of the victim is being ascertained " the police said.
Upon receiving a tip-off about the holed-up militants the security forces earlier on Friday cordoned off the village.
"As the cordon was tightened the militants fired at the security forces triggering the ongoing gunfight " police sources said.
Up to three militants were reported to be hiding in the village.
As a precautionary measure authorities have suspended mobile internet services in the district.
--IANS sq/ksk
