Militant killed in ongoing gunfight in Anantnag

Srinagar: A militant has been killed in a gunfight between government forces and militants in Larnoo area of Kokernag in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Official sources said that one militant has been killed in the ongoing gunfight while operation continues.

“The identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained,” he said.

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Earlier, a joint team of government forces including Army, Police and CRPF launched a search operation in Larnoo area of the district.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.