J&K: Two militants killed in Sopore encounter

DN Bureau

Security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Natipora area of Sopore at around 3:30 am after receiving information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

Two militants who were holed up in a house at Sopore (File Photo)
Two militants who were holed up in a house at Sopore (File Photo)


Srinagar: Two militants who were holed up in a house at Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district were killed in an encounter with security forces.

An Army official said operations are still continuing in the area.

 

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Security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Natipora area of Sopore at around 3:30 am after receiving information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.



During the searches, the two militants opened fire on the forces, triggering the gun-battle, he said. (PTI)

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