Wednesday, December 14 2005 14:22 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Srinagar: Six militants were killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir this morning (Dec 14, 2005).

Acting on a tip off, security forces cordoned off Khag-Beerwah area, 40 kms from here in Budgam district of central Kashmir, last night and started a search operation in the wee hours when militants hiding there opened fire on the troops.

Six militants were killed in the ensuing encounter, which broke out at around 4 AM.

The operation was still on when reports last came in.