Srinagar, Mar 25 (IBNS): A militant was killed while a lady suffered bullet injury in a gunfight between government forces and militants in Central Kashmir's Budgam district.
Jammu Kashmir Police issued a statement claiming that on specific input regarding presence of militants in Budgam, police, 53 RR and CRPF ,launched a cordon and search operation in Khanmohalla, Arizal area of Beerwah.
"During search, militants tried to flee and came out of house and fired indiscriminately on security forces.
In retaliation one unknown militant has been neutralized.
Arms and ammunition have been recovered from him.
Reports said a lady also suffered bullet injury in her thigh. She was shifted to hospital where her condition is now reported to be stable.
The area is under cordon and search is being done.
Unconfirmed reports said the slain militant is a local, however police didn't confirm it.
"No collateral damage has occurred during operation. Legal proceedings have been initiated by police and invesgation taken up," police said.
Meanwhile, internet has been snapped in parts of Budgam while security has been beefed up to thwart possible protest.
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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