Srinagar, Feb 25; Two militants were killed in an encounter with joint team of police, CRPF and army in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Friday, officials said.
They said a joint team of police, CRPF and army launched a joint cordon-and-search operation in Amshipora area of the district amid inputs about the presence of the militants. “Subsequently a gunfight ensued in which two militants were killed”.
“Two (militants) killed. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition recovered. Searches are going on. Further details shall follow,” police said in a tweet. There are reports that internet services have been snapped in the area.
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