Wanted militant killed in south Kashmir

Srinagar, Mar 18 (UNI) A wanted militant was killed in an encounter with army troops and state police personnel in South Kashmir, a police spokesman said.

He said a joint operation was launched by troops and police in Kokernag area of south Kashmir, following a tip off that some militants were hiding their.

When the security forces were sealing the area, militants opened fire. The fire was returned and in the clash, wanted militant Qasim Badana was killed.

He was involved in a number of militancy related incidents, including attack on security forces, in the south Kashmir, the spokesman said.

An AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.

UNI