A security person takes position near a building where terrorists were hiding during an encounter near the under construction mini-secretariat at Allah Pir area in Poonch. (Source: PTI)One more militant has been killed by security forces and police personnel during searches conducted at a private building adjacent to the Indian Army’s brigade headquarters in Poonch, Monday. Gunfire between militants and security forces continues at the under construction mini secretariat building which is situated just across the road, opposite the office of the district police chief. The security forces were using a drone to ascertain their location for the final assault. Except for areas surrounding Allapeer and mini secretariat, life was normal in Poonch town with business establishments open and vehicular traffic plying as usual.

Source: Indian Express September 12, 2016 08:26 UTC