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Two ultras gunned down by security forces in J-K's Shopian

Two ultras gunned down by security forces in J-K's Shopian
Two ultras gunned down by security forces in J-K's Shopian

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Published : Oct 19, 2020, 7:09 PM IST

Updated : Oct 19, 2020, 10:31 PM IST

19:02 October 19

Two ultras gunned down by security forces in J-K's Shopian

Two ultras gunned down by security forces in J-K's Shopian

Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir): Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Melhoora area of Shopian on Monday, said Kashmir Zone Police.

A joint team of Police, Army’s 55 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.

"Police and security forces are carrying out the operation. The encounter is still underway," Kashmir Zone Police said.

Meanwhile, Inspector Mohammad Ashraf Bhat who was fired upon by terrorists near his residence in Anantnag succumbed to his injuries. Further investigation is underway.

Last Updated : Oct 19, 2020, 10:31 PM IST

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