Srinagar, December 08: One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter at Check-e- Choland area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday.

Official sources said that one militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained.

Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Check e Choland.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.

As per sources three LeT/TRF militants are believed to be trapped. gns