A separatist guerrilla killed in Kashmir

Srinagar: In Kashmir’s Kupwara district, a separatist guerrilla was killed in a gunfight with the security forces, police said.

“Troops of 28 Rashtriya Rifles and special operations group (SOG) of state police launched an operation against militants in Dardpora (Lolab) area of Kupwara district yesterday (Friday).

“…one militant has been killed so far,” a police official said here.

“Initial reports said two to three militants were hiding in the area. The operation is still going on.”