Hizbul Mujahideen militant killed in Jammu and Kashmir

A Hizbul Mujahideen militant was killed by the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said on Sunday.

"The militant identified as Tariq was killed while another terrorist, Adil was arrested along with his weapon during the security operation in Barbugh village on Saturday night. Adil had joined the group three months ago," the police said.

On Saturday, the militants had fired at an army vehicle in Barbugh.