One militant killed in gunfight in Pulwama
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Shopian: A security personal takes position during an encounter with militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian on May 31, 2019. Two militants were killed on Friday in a gunfight with the security forces. The gunfight took place in an orchard area of the Dragad-Sugan village after security forces surrounded the area following information about the presence of militants. (Photo: IANS)
Srinagar: One militant was killed on Thursday in a gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
Police said the encounter took place in Panjran village of Lassipora area of Pulwama district.
“A militant’s body has been recovered while his exact identity is being ascertained”, police said, adding the operation against militants is still going on.
Police said earlier that after receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the village, the security forces started a cordon and search operation.
“As the security forces neared the militants, they opened fire at the security forces, triggering an encounter,” a police officer said.
As a precaution, authorities suspended mobile internet services in Pulwama.
Published on: June 6, 2019 at 22:25 IST
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