One militant killed in ongoing Kishtwar encounter

A militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter in Chatroo area of Kishtwar district on Friday.

An army official told news agency JKNS that based on specific intelligence, a joint search and destroy operation along with Jammu Kashmir Police was launched on 09 Apr in Chatroo forest of Kishtwar.

He said that contact was established late evening on the same day and militants were effectively engaged and firefight ensued..

He added that one militant has thus far been neutralised while operation is going on.

“Despite hostile terrain and adverse weather, relentless operations by our soldiers continues,” the army official said.

Meanwhile a top police officer confirmed to JKNS that a militant has been killed while operation is going on.—(JKNS)

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