Two militants shot dead

Two militants, including a self styled commander of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit, have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district.

Two militants, including a self styled commander of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district on Monday.

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The encounter broke out during a search operation launched jointly by police, CRPF and army at Palhalan-Pattan, 30 kms from here on Srinagar-Gulmarg road this morning, police said.