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Two militants killed in encounter in Baramulla district of J&K

SRINAGAR: Two militants were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said here on Thursday.

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Srinagar, December 13

Two militants were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said here on Thursday.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Brath Kalan area of Sopore on Wednesday evening following information about the presence of militants there, an Army official said.

He said the operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire on security forces.

Two militants had been killed, the official said, adding that the operation was still in progress.

The identity and group affiliation of the slain ultras was being ascertained, he added. PTI

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