Kashmir: Policeman killed in encounter with militants

A policeman was killed and two other security personnel were injured in an encounter with militants in Pulwama district of south Kashmir today.

The encounter took place at Tral during a counter-insurgency operation launched by the security forces following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police spokesman said.

A policeman has been killed while another cop and a CRPF jawan sustained injuries in the exchange of fire with the militants, the spokesman said.