Srinagar, Nov 15 (PTI) An unidentified militant was killed in a brief encounter with security forces in the Hyderpora area of the city on Monday, police said.

The encounter broke out when the security forces were conducting an anti-militancy operation in the area, a police official said.

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The identity and group affiliation of the slain militant are being ascertained, he added.

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