ANANTNAG: A Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militant was arrested after a brief encounter in the wee hours of Thursday in this south Kashmir district, official sources said.
They said a naka party challenged militants at Gund Baba Khaleel, Anantnag roun 0200 hrs. However, militants opened fire, they said adding security forces at the naka also retaliated.
Later, a militant identified as Zaheer Abbas Lone, a resident of Pulwama was found in an injured condition. Additional security forces were immediately rushed to the area and a massive Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched.
A police spokesman said the injured militant has been admitted to hospital. Further details are awaited, he said.(Agencies)
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