Kashmir: LeT commander killed in police encounter

He said during the search operation, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, which was retaliated in which a militant was killed. A police constable was also injured in the gunfight, the official said, adding he has been referred to a hospital in Srinagar.

The militant belonged to LeT outfit, the official said. He said some miscreants pelted stones on the security forces near the encounter site. Further details were awaited.