Three suspected militants in Kishtwar mosque

Security forces on Saturday cordoned off a mosque in Sarawan-Keshwan area of Kishtwar district after three suspected militants took shelter in it.

Security forces on Saturday cordoned off a mosque in Sarawan-Keshwan area of Kishtwar district after three suspected militants took shelter in it.

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On a tip off that three militants were in the mosque, Rashtriya Rifle troops rushed to the village and laid cordon of the area, police sources said.

A police party headed by Superintendent of Police, Kishtwar, has also reached the spot.

Some intermittent gun shots have also been heard in the area.