Srinagar: An unidentified militant was killed in a gunfight with security forces in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
"One unidentified militant has been killed during the gunfight at the Aherbal area in south Kashmir's Kulgam district. The operation is still underway," J&K Police spokesperson said.
He said a cordon and search operation was launched early morning today by security forces following a tip on the presence of militants in the area.
"The search operation turned into a gunfight after militants opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated befittingly," he added.
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