Listed militant killed in south Kashmir

Srinagar, Mar 9 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir police killed a listed militant in an encounter in south Kashmir last night, a senior police officer said today.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Anantnag said a tip off was received that some militants were hiding at village Dachan Yaripora, Kulgam, in south Kashmir last evening.

He said a police party was immediately rushed there and the area was sealed from all sides. However, as the police personnel were about to storm a particular house, they came under heavy fire from militants. The fire was returned and in the fierce clash, which continued for several hours, a militant was killed.

According to the SSP, the militant identified as Sayar Ahmad was involved in a number of militancy related incidents in the area and was carrying a reward.

He said one AK 47 rifle with UBGL and some magazines were recovered from the site of encounter.

UNI