Mubashir Bukhari
Srinagar (NVI): A local militant was killed in a gunfight with security forces in north Kashmir’s Rafiabad area today, police said.
The slain militant has been identified as Mudasir Ahmad Bhat son of Sonullaha Bhat of Shutloo area of Rafiabad in north Kashmir.
According to police, he had joined militant ranks only a week ago.
Earlier, a joint team of 32 RR and SOG launched a search operation at Shutlo village of Rafiabad.
“After being intercepted, the exchange of firing took place between the militants and the forces,” a police official said.
“In the exchange of gunfight, one militant was killed and searches in the area are still ongoing,” the official added.
