Srinagar: A militant and an Army trooper were killed in a gunfight at Chermarg area of Zainapora, South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday.
Police said a militant as well as an army trooper of 1 RR were killed in a gunfight in Chermarg. However the identity of the militant is yet to be ascertained.
Earlier, A joint team of Police, army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on the input generated by JK Police in the area, Police said.
"As the joint team of forces intensified searches towards the target spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces triggering off a gunfight."
(GNS)
