In Jammu and Kashmir, operation to flash out holed up militants from a hotel in Lal Chowk area of Srinagar is still continuing. There has been intermittent exchange of fire between the militants and security forces throughout the night. <br/> <br/>The entire area has been sealed. One civilian, who received injuries on Wednesday, has succumbed to his wounds taking the death toll in the incident to two. <br/> <br/>AIR correspondent reports, the whole area is completely sealed and forces have tried their best to prevent these militants from escaping in the dark of the night. Many civilians trapped in the nearby shops and buildings, have been safely evacuated by J&K police. The operation can intensify as the light improves in the day. <br/><br/>
News On AIR | January 7, 2010 9:17 AM
Operation to flush out militants from Srinagar hotel still continues