Three militants killed in Shopian operation

Srinagar, June 16:(KNS) Three militants were killed in an encounter with government forces in Turkwangam village of  Shopian district on Tuesday.

According to the reports reaching KNS, a joint team of Police, Army's 44RR and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Turkwangam.

As the joint team approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them. The fire was retaliated by the joint team, triggering off an encounter. 

Three militants were killed in the operation. However the identity of the slain militants was yet to be ascertained, officials told KNS.(KNS)

 

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