Srinagar: An unidentified militant was killed in a brief gunfight with security forces at Astanmarg area of Kausarnag in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on thrusday, officials said.

In a tweet Kashmir Zone Police wrote, ” An encounter took place at Asthan Marg in general area of Kausarnag, Kulgam district in which one militant got killed. Search still going on. Further details shall follow.(GNS)

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