One militant killed in gunfight with security forces in J&K's Shopian

One militant killed in gunfight with security forces in J&K's Shopian

The gun battle is raging in the orchards of Narwani village of Imamsahab area.

Published: 05th July 2019 08:55 AM  |   Last Updated: 05th July 2019 12:06 PM   |  A+A-

A file photo of Indian soldiers taking position during an encounter with militants. (Photo | PTI)

By IANS

SRINAGAR: One militant was killed on Friday in a gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said.

"The identity of the slain militant is being ascertained. Firing exchanges have stopped but search operations are going on," police sources said.

The gunfight took place in the orchards of Narwani village of Imamsahab area.

As a precautionary measure, authorities have suspended mobile Internet services in Shopian.