Srinagar, Dec 12 (UNI) In a joint operation security forces killed a Jaish-e-Muhammad (JEM) militant in village Bargam area of Awantipora in south Kashmir on Sunday.
A Police spokesman said, following specific input about the presence of a terrorist in village Bargam a joint cordon and search operation was launched by the police, 42RR and 130Bn of the CRPF.
He further said, the militant identified as Sameer Ahmad Tantray of the JEM outfit and a resident of Bargam Awantipora was provided ample opportunities to surrender by the security forces. However, he refused and resorted to indiscriminate firing upon the joint search party which was effectively retaliated leading to an encounter.