NEW DELHI, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Three militants were killed and four government forces personnel wounded Saturday in two separate gunfights in Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said.

A militant was killed and four government forces personnel were wounded in a fierce gunfight in Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.

The gunfight occurred in Khanyar area of the city and continued throughout the day, a senior police official said, adding, "One militant has been killed and two policemen, besides two CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) personnel, were wounded while fighting this militant."

During the stand-off, a fire broke out in the house where the militant was believed to be holed up. Witnesses said a thick grey smoke and blaze were seen leaping toward the sky amid the sound of gunfire.

In another development, two militants were killed by government forces in Halkan Gali forest area in Anantnag district, about 85 km south of Srinagar.

The gunfights came a day after two laborers from Uttar Pradesh were shot at and wounded by unidentified gunmen in Budgam district.

In the recent past, there has been an increase in militant attacks in the region which have once again raised concerns about the security situation in the region. Enditem

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