Militant killed in encounter in Bandipora

Srinagar: A militant was today killed in an encounter with security forces in Hajin area of Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said. 

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Hajin area following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.

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He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire towards security forces positions. 

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One militant has been killed in the operation, the official said adding searches were still going on. (PTI)

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