Srinagar: A militant was killed while seven security men and three civilians injured on Thursday as security forces and militants battled each other in three places in the Kashmir Valley, authorities said.

While the first gunfight erupted in Sopore town, two gun battles were reported later from Bandipora and Baramulla districts. Police sources said firing exchanges between the security forces and militants have stopped in Kandi area of Baramulla district. Sources said two militants had been killed while seven others — a para commando of the army, four policemen and two civilians — have been injured in this gunfight. However, the officials have still not confirmed the killing of two militants.