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Security forces gun down guerrilla in Kashmir

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IANS Srinagar
Last Updated : Jan 30 2016 | 9:22 AM IST

A separatist guerrilla was killed in a gunfight with the security forces in Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday, police said.

"Troops of 28 Rashtriya Rifles and special operations group (SOG) of state police launched an operation against militants in Dardpora (Lolab) area of Kupwara district yesterday (Friday).

"...one militant has been killed so far," a police official said here.

"Initial reports said two to three militants were hiding in the area. The operation is still going on."

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First Published: Jan 30 2016 | 9:06 AM IST

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