J&K: One militant killed in encounter with security forces in Bandipora

One militant was killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces in Kashmir's north Bandipora district, police said.

Security forces launched search operations in Parray Mohalla in Hajin area after getting specific intelligence inputs.

While the forces were conducting the search operation, the hiding militant opened fire on them. One militant was killed in the ensuing encounter.

The identity and group affiliation of the militant was not immediately known.

With PTI Inputs