<p>On information about presence of militants in the area, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Shalidora village in Keller area of Shopian, 55 kms from here, last night, officials said.<br /><br />Militants opened fire on security forces in the wee hours which was retaliated, triggering off a gun battle.<br /><br />Muneer Ahmad Kalas, a top self-styled commander of Hibzul Mujahideen, was killed in the operation, the officials said, adding security forces were looking for another militant.<br />The operation was going on till reports last came in.P</p>
<p>On information about presence of militants in the area, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Shalidora village in Keller area of Shopian, 55 kms from here, last night, officials said.<br /><br />Militants opened fire on security forces in the wee hours which was retaliated, triggering off a gun battle.<br /><br />Muneer Ahmad Kalas, a top self-styled commander of Hibzul Mujahideen, was killed in the operation, the officials said, adding security forces were looking for another militant.<br />The operation was going on till reports last came in.P</p>