Militant Killed, Policeman Injured in Handwara Encounter

A militant killed, and a police officer sustained injuries in an encounter that took place in Rajwar village of Handwara on Monday.

According to an official told Rising Kashmir security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area after receiving inputs about the presence of terrorists. During the operation, an exchange of fire ensued, resulting in the killing of a terrorist. A police man was injured in the gunfight and was immediately shifted to a nearby medical facility for treatment.

The entire area has been placed under a security cordon, and a search operation is underway.

Further details are awaited.

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