Srinagar, December 09: Three militants were killed in a long gun battle which erupted yesterday on Saturday between militants and goverment forces.

A senior Police official told GNS that three militants were killed and one among the slain militant he identified as Mudasir Ahmad Parray of Hajin who recently joined militant ranks.

Officer however said that the other two slain militant’s identity is yet to be ascertained. We have called Kakapora, Pulwama family to identity their son.

The officer further said that third one seems to be Forgeiners.

In meantime clashes erupted in Mujgund area of Srinagar outskirt after encounter erupted.(GNS)