Srinagar, Sep 23 (UNI) A militant was killed by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Tral in south Kashmir district of Pulwama on Sunday, official sources said.
Acting on a tip-off about the presence of militants, troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police and CRPF launched a joint CASO at village Dr Ganaie Gund Mohalla Aripal, Tral, in Pulwama district early this morning.
However, when the security forces were moving towards a particular area in the village, the militants opened fire, they said, adding that security forces also retaliated, ensuing in an encounter.
A militant has been killed so far, they said, adding that the operation was going on when the reports last came in.
Additional security forces were rushed to the area to further tighten the cordon, they said.
Security forces have also been deployed in the nearby areas to prevent any demonstration.
Details are awaited.
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