Srinagar: A militant was killed in an encounter by security forces in south Kashmir district of Pulwama in the wee hours on Thursday, official sources said.They said on a tip off troops of 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police established a naka at Bongam Kakpora Awantipora in Pulwama district late last night.
Troops came under fire when they signaled a group of militants, sources said adding security forces also retaliated and in the ensuing encounter a militant was killed.However, the other militants managed to escape under the cover of darkness. A massive search operation has been launched to nab them (militants),they added.
The slain militant was identified as Showkat Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Padgampora who had joined the militancy only on October 2.Meanwhile, internet mobile service has been suspended in Awantipora and adjoining areas to prevent any spread of rumours.
