Srinagar: A militant has been killed in an ongoing military operation against militants in the upper reaches of the Dachigam forest area in Harwan, Srinagar, officials said.
Gunshots were initially heard late Monday night in the area and a cordon and search operation was launched.
An official told Kashmir News Observer that tge gunfire was reported during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) launched following specific intelligence inputs.
He said the body of a militant has been spotted and operation is on in the area.
Earlier, as armed forces approached a suspected hideout, the hiding militant opened fire, which was immediately retaliated. The area remains cordoned off, and the operation is ongoing.
In an update, the Kashmir Zone Police tweeted on X: “Based on specific intelligence input, joint parties of SFs launched CASO in the upper reaches of Dachigam forest. Contact established. OP is in progress. Details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice.”
