J&K: Militant killed in Kashmir encounter
According to sources, on a specific information a cordon was laid near Police Station Bandipora by special operation group police and Rashtriya Rifles.
"During the checking, one militant opened fire on security party injuring an army major of 14 RR, the fire was retaliated in which the said militant was killed," police officer said.
Identified as Mushtaq Ahmad, the ilitant was active in north Kashmir since many years, the officer added.
One pistol and a grenade was recovered from his possession.
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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