Srinagar, August 07: A civilian was killed in a crossfire between security forces and militants during an encounter in Mahore area of Reasi district last night, sources here today said.
”A civilian, identified as Qasim Gujjar, son of Aliya Gujjar of Thuroo Arnas was killed in the crossfire between militants and security forces in remote village Deed Mangli last night,” sources told UNI.
However, the militants engaged in the encounter managed to escape after a half-an-hour long gunbattle but a civilian was killed, sources added.
His body was shifted to hospital for autopsy, they said.
–Agencies