Five Hizbul militants killed in Shopian encounter

In a major success for security forces, five Hizbul Mujahideen militants including a top commander and a fresh recruit -- a university professor -- were killed in an encounter in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir today, even as one civilian died during clashes between protestors and law enforcing agencies near the encounter site, police said. The encounter in south Kashmir broke out after security forces launched cordon and search operation in Badigam village in Zainapora area of the south Kashmir district following specific information about the presence of militants in the area. Watch News Nation's special coverage to know more details regarding the same.