Srinagar : Militants in Mir Mohalla village of Bandipora area of Jammu and Kashmir opened fire on security forces as they were searching the area, triggering a gun battle.
An encounter between security forces and militants broke out in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, The encounter took place in the Mir Mohalla village in Hajin area of Bandipora earlier this morning.
Forces received intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in Mir Mohalla village. As searches were being conducted, the militants started firing at the security forces, triggering a gun battle.
According to sources, one Pakistani Lashkar terrorist and a police constable was killed in the encounter. The killed Lashkar militant has been identified as Ali Bhai from Pakistan. There have also been reports of youths pelting stones on the security forces to disturb the ongoing operation. (Agencies)
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