Srinagar, July 26: An unidentified militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter in Aharbal area of Chirenbal of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

The official Twitter handle of Kashmir Police Zone wrote, “: 01 unidentified militant killed.

Operation in progress. Further details shall follow” reads the tweet.

Earlier, reports said that a joint team of Police and army’s 62 RR had launched a cordon and search operation in the area.

As the joint team approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering off the gunfight. gns