Civilian killed in an encounter in Kashmir

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One civilian has been killed in an encounter between militants and security forces in Kulgam.

Killed civilian have been identified as  Assadullah Kumar R/O Mandhol Kulgam. He was working in fishries department. He was injured in cross firing and was rushed to hospital but succumbed to injuries.

In the meantime protests have erupted near Vessu Quazigund on National Highway over the death of fisheries employee in Kulgam Firing. Traffic has also been halted.