Indian Army trooper, identified as Kashi of 44 Rashtriya Rifles, was killed in an encounter with militants during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) of Security Forces at Hanjin village in Rajpora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on July 2, reports Kashmir Observer. According to Police official, three to four militants are believed to be trapped at the encounter site. A Policeman was injured when militants fired upon a search party of Security Forces (SFs) comprising of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Lazibal in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on July1, reports Daily Excelsior.