Awantipora (Jammu and Kashmir): One unknown militant was killed in an encounter between security forces and militants on Sunday in the Baragam area of Awantipora.
"Encounter began at Baragam Awantipora. One militant was killed. The operation was in progress," informed Inspector-General of Police Vijay Kumar.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Baragam area of Awantipora following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated.
One ultra was killed in the early exchange of firing between the two sides, the official said.
Police and security forces are on the job.
Further details to follow.
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