A militant has been killed in an encounter that is underway in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir with security forces.
A joint team of 21 Rashtriya Rifles and Handwara Police have been engaged in a fierce gunbattle since last night with a group of militants hidden in the area.
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On specific information about presence of militants, the security forces cordoned the area.
When they were searching houses, the militants opened fire and one was killed in the firing that ensured.
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