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Militant killed in encounter in J-K, identity being ascertained

In J&K, a gunfight has raged between militants and security forces in forest area of Branpatri forest area of Tral of Pulwama district this morning. Security sources said that at least two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.

Militant killed in encounter in J-K, identity being ascertained
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Published : Jun 26, 2019, 9:08 AM IST

Updated : Jun 26, 2019, 1:46 PM IST

Pulwama: Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Branpatri forest area of Tral on Wednesday morning following information about the presence of militants in the area.

Militant killed in encounter in J-K, identity being ascertained

The hiding militants opened fire on security forces, who retaliated, triggering a gun battle, he said.

"One militant was killed in the gun battle while there were no casualties among the security forces," he added.

The identity and group affiliation of the slain militant is being ascertained.

Also read: Hizbul Mujahideen smuggling narcotics into J&K

Pulwama: Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Branpatri forest area of Tral on Wednesday morning following information about the presence of militants in the area.

Militant killed in encounter in J-K, identity being ascertained

The hiding militants opened fire on security forces, who retaliated, triggering a gun battle, he said.

"One militant was killed in the gun battle while there were no casualties among the security forces," he added.

The identity and group affiliation of the slain militant is being ascertained.

Also read: Hizbul Mujahideen smuggling narcotics into J&K

Last Updated : Jun 26, 2019, 1:46 PM IST
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