1 cop killed, 4 security personnel injured in encounter with militants in J-K

A policeman was killed while four security forces personnel were injured during an encounter with militants in the Batmaloo area here today, police said.

Two suspects have been detained from the encounter site, a police spokesman said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Diyarwani in Batmaloo area of the city early morning following information about the presence of militants in the area, Central Kashmir Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) V K Birdi told reporters.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter as the militants fired upon the forces who retaliated.

In the initial burst of fire, five jawans sustained injuries and were evacuated to the hospital for medical attention. However, one of them succumbed to his injuries, the DIG said.

A police spokesman identified the slain policeman as selection grade constable Parvaiz Ahmad.

Birdi said a militant has also suffered injuries and managed to flee the encounter site, but the security forces have maintained the cordon of the area and the searches were underway.

He said, "Two accomplices of the terrorists have been detained."