Kathua Gunfight: Another Militant Killed, Operation Continues

M S Nazki

Srinagar, Jun 12 : Another militant has been killed in the ongoing encounter in Hiranagar area of Kathua, an official said.

The official told GNS that a hiding militant has been killed in the ongoing encounter at Saida Sohal, taking the toll of killed militants to two.

“The security forces are continuing with the operation in the area,” the official said, adding, “It primarily is believed that another militant is in and around the encounter site.”

Pertinent to mention here that the encounter broke out in the area on intervening Tuesday and Wednesday night, which initially claimed the life of a CRPF trooper, identified as K Das of 121 Battalion.

More details awaited. (GNS)