Srinagar, May 06: Six militants were killed and two others, including a girl, injured in a gun-battle with army today in north Kashmir Baramulla district, defence sources said.
Acting on a tip off, troops launched a search operation in Buth forest in Sonarwan area of Baramulla around 3 PM which led to a fierce gun-battle with the ultras, the sources said.
They said six militants were killed in the gunfight, while an army jawan and a girl were injured.
The operation in the area was still continuing and further details were awaited, the sources added.
Bureau Report