J-K: Militant killed in encounter with security forces, another surrenders

Srinagar – A militant was killed while another surrendered during an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Hanjipora area of Shopian district following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire on the security forces personnel, drawing retaliation.

In the ensuing gunfight, a militant was killed, the official said.

He said the identity and group affiliation of the slain militant are being ascertained.

During the operation, another militant surrendered before the forces, the official said.

He identified the militant as Sahil Ramzan Dar, a resident of Shopian.

The operation was underway till last reports came in, the official added.

They said identified the surrendered militant as Sahil Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Ramzan of Beminipora.