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Gunfight breaks out in JK's Kishtwar, two-militants holed-up

Firing is underway between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. At least two terrorists are suspected to be trapped in the area.

Gunfight breaks out in JK's Kishtwar, firing underway

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Published : Jun 21, 2019, 11:32 PM IST

Jammu:A gunfight broke out on Friday between security forces and holed-up militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, police said.

Police sources said acting on specific information, security forces started a cordon and search operation in Keshwan area of Kishtwar.

"As the cordon around the hiding militants was tightened, they fired at the security forces, triggering a gunfight which is now going on," a police source said.

Reports from the area said two militants are trapped in the area.

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