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Kashmir: 2 militants killed in separate encounters in Kupwara, Shopian

The exchange of fire started around midnight in which one militant was killed and a weapon was recovered.

Updated on: May 17, 2016, 08:12:19 IST
Hindustan Times | By , Srinagar
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Two militants were killed in on-going army operations in south Kashmir’s Shopian and another in Kupwara in the late hour of Monday.

The exchange of fire started around midnight in which one militant was killed and a weapon was recovered. (Twitter/ANI)
The exchange of fire started around midnight in which one militant was killed and a weapon was recovered. (Twitter/ANI)

Two-three more were hiding in Pahlipora area of Shopian, reports said.

The Shopian operation was launched on Monday night on specific information about presence of militants in the area, an army spokesperson.

The exchange of fire started around midnight in which one militant was killed and a weapon was recovered.

The other militant was killed in Zunarishi area of frontier Kupwara sector.

According to sources, an infiltration bid into Indian territory by a group of militants was foiled.

The operations at both the places were still on, the spokesperson said.

  • Toufiq Rashid
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    Chief of bureau of HT at Srinagar, Toufiq has been covering the volatile state of Kashmir for the past seven years. Was working as special correspondent in Indian Express in New Delhi, covering health and wellness. Has done human interest stories from across the country for almost a decade.Read More

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