Three militants killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian
The gun battle broke out after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Manihal area, a police official said
Representational image. PTI
Srinagar: Three unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Manihal area of the district following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.
He said a gun battle broke out when the militants opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated.
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