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Militant killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Pulwama

The Encounter Broke Out After Security Forces Launched A Search Operation To Track Down Hiding Militants In Begumbagh Village

News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Kanishk Sharma | Updated on: 19 Nov 2016, 06:27:37 PM
Security personnel take position during an encounter with militants in Kashmir. (File Photo)

New Delhi:

A militant was killed during an encounter in a village in Pulwama district of south Kashmir on Saturday.

The encounter broke out after security forces launched a search operation to track down hiding militants in Begumbagh village, police said. 

Police said militants opened fire on noticing the security forces who retaliated, triggering a gunbattle. 

More details are awaited.

(With inputs from agencies)

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First Published : 19 Nov 2016, 06:24:00 PM

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