Srinagar, Sep 27 (UNI) An unidentified militant was killed by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Pulwama on Sunday, a police spokesman said this evening.
He said that following specific information about presence of militants, a joint CASO was launched by Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K police, Army and CRPF at Samboora Pampore in Awantipora on Sunday evening.
However, he said when security forces were moving towards a particular area, militants hiding there, fired at them with automatic weapons. “The security forces retaliated, ensuing in an encounter,” he said.
Spokesman said an unidentified militant was killed and operation was going on when the reports last came in.
Meanwhile, additional security forces were rushed to further cordon of the area to foil any attempts by militants to escape. “Security has also been beefed up in the adjoining areas to prevent law and order problem,” they added.
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