Srinagar: At least three militants were killed in an ongoing encounter between security forces and militants in south Kashmir's Shopian on Thursday. The identity of the militants is yet to be ascertained.
Reportedly, one soldier has also been injured during the encounter.
Police said the security forces started a cordon and search operation in Hendew village following information about the presence of militants there.
"As the cordon was tightened, the militants opened fire, triggering an encounter which is going on," a police officer said.
Earlier, a brief shootout took place between the security forces and the militants in Kandi forest area of Kupwara district. There was no report of any casualty.
Five persons, including three Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) militants, a soldier and a civilian, were killed in another gunfight in Dalipora village of Pulwama district.
Police said one of the three slain militants was a top commander, identified as Khalid Bhai of Pakistan.
He had reportedly masterminded the 2017 attack on the Lethpora CRPF camp in Pulwama district in which five CRPF troopers were killed.
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