Srinagar, Oct 19 (PTI) Security forces killed a militant after an encounter in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.

His identity is being ascertained, they said.

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Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation at Melhura in Zainapora this evening following information about presence of militants. The search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire at security forces, a police official said.

Details were awaited, he added.

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