Srinagar, April 29 : While the ongoing peace process has been able to bring s

Srinagar, Kashmir - At least three top militants, all senior commanders of Muslim militant outfits, were killed in separate gun-battles in India-administered Kashmir, police said Tuesday.

Following a tip-off about the presence of militants from Lashkar-e-Toiba in a village in Kishtwar district 170 kilometres east of winter capital Jammu, the local police laid a cordon in the area early on Tuesday.

"During the search operation, the militants fired on the police starting the gun-battle. Abu Hamza, the self-styled zonal commander of the LeT was killed in the encounter. Two other militants managed to escape," a police official said requesting anonymity.

A police constable was also killed in the gun-fight, police said.

Srinagar, Apr 29 : Football players in Jammu and Kashmir are busy preparing for the Santosh Trophy tournament to be held in the state next month after a long wait of nearly 30 years.

As many as 35 teams from across the country are expected to showcase their soccer skills in the 62nd edition of the tournament.

"The tournament was last held here in 1985. We will get to see major players like Baichung Bhutia and Mehrajuddin. We will get considerable exposure," said Zubair Ahmad, a soccer player.

Preparations are on in full swing for the big event. The sports authorities are getting the grounds ready and players are practicing to give their best performance in matches.

Srinagar, Apr 25 : Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the Chairman of the hardline faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), was placed under house arrest this morning and released after six hours