A terrorist was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday, police said.
An official said forces launched a cordon and search operation in Bachinaad area of Patrigam village after inputs about the presence of militants. As the searches were being conducted, the militants hiding in the village opened fire on the forces, triggering off a gunfight. He said that one militant was killed in the gunfight that lasted for few hours.
The identity of the slain militant was not immediately ascertained. Deputy Inspector General of Police (central Kashmir range) Ghulam Hassan Bhat said that identity of the militant, details of recoveries and his affiliation was being ascertained.