Two militants killed in encounter

DN Bureau

Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Nowgam area of the city on Wednesday, police said.

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Srinagar: Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Nowgam area of the city on Wednesday, police said.

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Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the city on information that some militants had sneaked in the area.

The militants opened fire on security forces, triggering a gunbattle in which two ultras were killed. 

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A police official said locals have been told not to go near the operation site till the area has been santiised.

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Authorities have snapped mobile Internet services in the city and shut educational institutions as a precautionary measure. (PTI)










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