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Srinagar gunfight: 1 militant killed in Chatabal, a jawan also injured

A CRPF officer has been injured and internet services were suspended across the Srinagar district

Encounter underway between terrorists and security forces in Chattabal area of Srinagar

Encounter underway between terrorists and security forces in Chattabal area of Srinagar

IANS Srinagar

Security forces killed one militant in an ongoing gunfight in Srinagar's densely populated Chatabal area on Saturday, police said.

Following a tip-off about the presence of militants in the area, security forces including state police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel surrounded Gasi Mohalla.

"One holed-up militant is still engaged in the gunfight with the security forces," police sources added.

A CRPF officer has been injured and internet services were suspended across the Srinagar district.

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First Published: May 05 2018 | 11:18 AM IST

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