Anantnag, Jul 13 (UNI) A militant was killed in an encounter which ensued after security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in this south Kashmir district on Monday.
A woman was injured in the exchange of fire, official sources said.
They said following specific information about the presence of militants, a joint CASO was launched by troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), CRPF and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police at Sarigufwara, Anantnag, in the wee hours on Monday.