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Militant killed in encounter with security forces in Kashmir

A militant was killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces in Kashmir's north Bandipora district, police said. Acting…

PTI | Srinagar | January 10, 2017 4:09 am

Militant killed in encounter with security forces in Kashmir

A militant was killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces in Kashmir's north Bandipora district, police said.

Acting on specific intelligence input about the presence of the militant in Parray Mohalla in Hajin area, security forces launched a search operation in the village, they said.

As the forces were conducting the search operation, the hiding militant opened fire on them. In the ensuing encounter, the militant was killed, a police official said.

The identity and group affiliation of the militant was not immediately known.

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Encounter breaks out in J&K’s Kulgam

An encounter has started between security forces and terrorists in the Kadder area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district, the police said on Thursday.

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2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K’s Sopore

In a post on X, Kashmir Zone Police said, "Two terrorists have been neutralised in the Sopore encounter. Identification and affiliation is being ascertained. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition recovered. Further details shall follow."

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