Two militants killed in Kashmir gunfight

Srinagar, July 27 (IANS) Two militants were killed on Saturday in a gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district.

Jammu & Kashmir: Exchange of fire begins between terrorists and security forces at Bona Bazaar area of Shopian; more details awaited. pic.twitter.com/KzrSspECxq

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2019

Police said after receiving information about the presence of militants there, security forces started a cordon and search operation in Bona bazar area of Shopian town early Saturday.

“As the cordon around the hiding militants was tightened, they fired at the security forces triggering an encounter in which two militants were killed. “The exact identify and group affiliation of the slain militants is being ascertained.

–IANS
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