Security forces gun down Jaish militant in south Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, Dec 26 (IBNS): A 47-year old Jaish militant was killed during a gunfight with security forces in Samboora village of Pulwama in South Kashmir, according to a Jammu and Kashmir police spokesperson.
According to reports, a gunfight began late on Monday after forces surrounded the area following inputs about the presence of militants.
'When a search party went near the suspect's house, hiding militants opened indiscriminate fire and security forces returned the fire," the police spokesperson said.
According to reports, later, the dead body of Jaish-e-Mohammed outfit's divisional commander Noor Mohammad of Tral town, who was believed to be behind several recent attacks in the valley, was recovered.
An official said that the searches are going on in the area.
Meanwhile, Director General of Police SP Vaid said that the slain militant along with his associates were planning to attack a convoy on Srinagar-Jammu highway.
"Encounter going on since last evening in Awantipura district. There was input about presence of 2/3 militants near NHW planning to attack convoy. One dead body of militant recovered so far, search for others going on," the DGP tweeted.
(Reporting by Saleem Qadri )
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