J&K: Militants Killed in Encounter

Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in Tarzoo area of Sopore town on Sunday evening following information about presence of militants there, the police said.

A gunfight broke out when militants opened firing on security forces, who were closing on the position of the ultas, it said.

The operation was suspended for the night but security forces maintained the cordon to prevent the ultras from escaping.

The police said one militant was killed when the operation resumed on Monday morning.

"The operation is in progress as there might be more militants there," a police officer said.

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