J&K’s Shopian and Budgam: 3 militants, cop killed in encounter

In an encounter in south Kashmir's Shopian district on Friday, three militants have been killed, while in a separate gun battle (still under way) a policeman was killed and a second injured in central Kashmir's Budgam district, officials said. Also Read | TIME’s emerging leaders feature Bhim Army's Chief, 5 Indian-origin people The Shopian encounter started between militants and security forces in Budgam on Thursday night. It took place after security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of specific information about militants’ presence. As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where militants were hiding they came under a heavy fire that triggered the encounter. The gunfight has stopped and the security forces are searching the area. Arms and ammunition have also been recovered from the encounter spot.