Danishwar Hameed
One militant has been killed in the encounter at Batpora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
Earlier an official had told The Kashmiriyat that on Monday evening Government forces including RR of the Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Batpora.
During the searches, the militants opened fire on the Forces which led to a gunfight.
One militant identified as Abu Hurrah of Pakistan has been killed in the encounter, officials said.
Earlier two civilians and an army trooper were also injured in the gunfight, all of them are stated to be stable.
One of the civilians was identified as Ashiq Bhat, son of Khaliq Bhat a resident of Checki Cholen of Shopian district.
Meanwhile a residential house has caught fire in the Breenti area of Kulgam.
As per the latest reports, search lights have been installed at the encounter site while one dead body has been recovered.