"security-forces"

Amnesty International said several people were killed by security forces and that they were "working on verifying" the death toll.

Tripathi disclosed that home secretary level talks involving both the states will be held at Lailapur Beat Office on Wednesday morning to resolve the matter amicably.

The injured CRPF personnel has been hospitalised.

"A joint operation was launched today early morning in Anantnag based on Jammu and Kashmir Police inputs."

Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Chakura area of Shopian district following information about the presence of militants there, a police officer said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Old Barzulla area of the city here in the early hours of Monday.

The gun battle took place after security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of specific information.