Militant killed in Shopian encounter: Army

A gunbattle started in Melhora area of Zainapora in South Kashmir’s Shopian district Tuesday late afternoon after army and police carried out searches in the area.

Reports said the exchange of firing with militants was goingon.

   

Sources said army and paramilitary reinforcement have beenrushed to the area.  “A womanreceived bullet injury on leg. She has been shifted to SMHS and her conditionis stable,” said a senior police officer. Defense spokesperson Col RajeshKalia said that 1 militant has been killed in the encounter. “Operation isstill on,” he said.

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