Militant killed in Kashmir encounter
According to official, after “specific input” about the presence of some militants, who were hiding in Hingnikoot Ramhal area of Handwara, special Operations Group (SOG) Handwara and Army’s 6 RR cordoned off the area.
When forces were searching houses, the militants opened fire and one was killed in the firing that ensured.
Two to three militants are believed to be trapped inside the cordon, official added.
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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