Kashmir: 2 militants killed in encounter in Bijbehara
The search operation turned into an encounter around 11PM when militants opened rapid fire on the security personnel.
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UPDATED: Aug 4, 2017 02:52 IST
Two militants were killed by security forces in an encounter in Bijbehara in Anantnag district late on Thursday night.
A joint cordon and search operation had been launched by the troops of 3 Rashtriya Rifles, 90 battalion, 40 battalion of CRPF and Special Operations Group following information about the presence of militants there.
The search operation turned into an encounter around 11PM when militants opened rapid fire on the security personnel. Militants fired on a Naka party and entered into the residential area.
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The whole area has been cordoned off by the security forces. Search operations are underway.
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