Hizbul militant killed in encounter

In the gunfight between the security forces and militants which took place in the wee hours,one of the oldest surviving Hizbul militant identified as Azad Hussain Wani was killed,Sharma said.

One pistol,two magazines and some explosive material were recovered from him,he said.

Wani had joined militancy in October 1989 and was involved in killing of a carpenter,who had carved out a hideout for him in Marmat forest belt,police said.

He was also involved in extortion and threatening Gujjars in the area.