Srinagar, June 07 (KNB): Five unidentified militants were on Sunday killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier, a joint team of Police, Army’s 01RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Reban area of Shopian, in South Kashmir, this morning after receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the area.
Meanwhile, a gunfight broke out after the militants opened fire at a search party of the forces.
The encounter is over with the killing of five militants, while as the identification and affiliation of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained.(KNB)