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Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said.
Srinagar: Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said.
Militants KilledSecurity forces launched a cordon and search operation in Turkawangam area of Shopian in south Kashmir this morning after receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.
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In the exchange of firing, three militants were killed, he said.
Militants killed in encounter
The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants are being ascertained.
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Two AK rifles and one INSAS rifle have been recovered from the spot.
