In Jammu & Kashmir, an unidentified militant was killed in an encounter at Wader Bala in north Kashmir's Handwara area of Kupwara district. Official sources told AIR that an AK-47 rifle and ammunition was recovered from his possession. <br/><br/>During past eleven days, nine militants including top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sameer Wani were killed in various encounters across Kupwara district.