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Three terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu-Kashmir

It was reported that during searches, an encounter broke out between the terrorists and security forces.

SNS | New Delhi | February 19, 2020 9:11 am

Three terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu-Kashmir

In an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on late Tuesday night, three terrorists were killed, police officials said on Wednesday.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Tral area of Pulwama district late Tuesday night following information about presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

#Awantipora: Police killed 03 terrorists in an #encounter at Tral. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice

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It was reported that during searches, an encounter broke out between the terrorists and security forces. Three terrorists were killed in the gunfight, the official said adding more details were awaited.