Srinagar, Jul 05 (KNS): One militant was killed on Friday in an encounter that raged between forces and militants in South Kashmir's Shopian district.

Police said that the gunfight broke out following the Cordon and Search Operation was jointly launched by the police and forces in Narwen area of ImamSahab in Shopian district.

They said one militant has been killed while as his identity and affiliation was being ascertained.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Police also said that arms and ammunition was recovered from the gunfight site.

Reports said that clashes erupted between youth and forces near encounter site in Shopian during which forces use tear gas canisters to disperse the youth. (KNS)