HM militant killed in Bandipora

SRINAGAR: One militant of Hizbul Mujahideen militant out fit was killed after he fired upon a naka party in Bandipora, this evening, police said.

“On a specific information a naka was laid near Police Station Bandipora by Bandipora police and 14 RR”, police said.

“During the  checking, one militant opened fire on the naka party injuring an officer of 14 RR. The fire was retaliated in which the said militant was killed. He was identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Shergojri resident of Malangam Bandipora. One pistol and a grenade was recovered from his possession”, police added.