A militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district on Monday, police said.
A woman has been injured in the incident.
The encounter started after security forces got a specific input about the presence of militants in Srigufwara area of Anantnag.
As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where the militants were hiding they came under a heavy fire triggering the encounter.
Two to three militants are believed to be holed up.
It is a joint operation by the police and the army.
“Encounter has started at Srigufwara area of Anantnag. Police and security forces are on the job,” police said in a statement.(TNS)
