J&K: One suspected militant killed in encounter with security forces in Pulwama

ndian security forces killed one suspected militant in Meej Pampore area of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir early on Thursday, the Kashmir Zone Police said. The deceased has not yet been identified.

“So far one unidentified terrorist killed,” the police tweeted. “Operation going on.”

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Meej Pampore of Awantipora area after receiving input about the presence of suspected militants, an unidentified police official told PTI. He claimed that the militants fired at security forces, following which there was an encounter.

Further details are awaited.