Woman killed in encounter between forces and militants in Anantnag

A woman was killed during a gun battle between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag today. According to police, after receiving a specific information regarding presence of militants in Birnhi Batpora Dailgam security forces cordoned off the area in the wee hours. While the cordon was being laid, some militants outside a house fired upon the security personnel which was retaliated. In the cross firing one woman sustained injuries and later on succumbed. However, some militants are holed up in the house. Efforts are on to take…

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