Srinagar: An unidentified person, suspected to be a militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter (military operation) in the Khaws area of Pir Panchal region’s Rajouri district on Saturday, August 5, Police said.
News agency GNS quoted an official saying that one militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however, identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained.
Earlier, a team of Police, army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on a specific input about the presence of militants in Khaws area.
“As the joint team intensified the searches, the hiding militants fired upon the party, leading to an encounter.”
More details will follow.
