Srinagar: A militant was killed and two Army soldiers were injured in an encounter in Kupwara district of Kashmir today.
The gun battle broke out between militants and security forces in Wuder Bala area of Handwara, 95 kms from here, in the wee hours after Army launched a search operation in the area, Defence Spokesman Lt Colonel J S Brar said. "An unidentified militant has been killed," the spokesman said. He said two soldiers sustained minor injuries during the operation, which was still in progress.
PTI