Three militants gunned down in encounter with security forces in J-K’s Shopian

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Manihal area of the district following information about presence of militants there.

Srinagar: Three unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Manihal area of the district following information about presence of militants there, a police official said. He said a gun battle broke out when the militants opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated.

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Three ultras were killed in the exchange of fire, the official said, adding further details were awaited.

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