One of the three militants killed in a gunfight with the police and the CRPF in Chattabal area of Srinagar has been identified as a Fayaz Ahmad Hamaal, reports said.

Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid said Hamaal was a resident of Fateh Kadal in downtown Srinagar.

Two other militants are believed to be foreigners, police said.

A spokesman said that all three militants belonged to Lashkar-e-Toiba militant outfit. He said incriminating material including heavy arms and ammunition was recovered from their possession.