Three militants killed in Jammu

At least three militants were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Mendhar area of Poonch district in Jammu early on Thursday morning, army officials said.

At least three militants were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Mendhar area of Poonch district in Jammu early on Thursday morning, army officials said.

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Acting on a tip off, security forces raided a militant hideout in Talwa area of Mendhar, about 200 km northwest of Jammu. Three militants were killed in the shoot out that followed.