3 militants killed in encounter in Pulwama in South Kashmir

All three militants were locals who belonged to the Hizbul Mujhahdeen militant group

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Army personnel take positions during an enounter with the militants at Lolab area of Kupwara district of north Kashmir
Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : May 07 2016 | 10:04 AM IST
Three Hizbul Mujhahideen militants were killed early today in an encounter with security forces during a search operation in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.

A joint team of police and army cordoned-off Panzgam village in Pulwama district after receiving specific intelligence about the presence of militants in the area, an army official said.

As the forces were conducting a search operation, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering an encounter, the official said.

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He said in the ensuing gunfight, three militants -- all locals who belonged to Hizbul Mujhahdeen militant group were killed.

They were identified as Ashfaq Ahmad Dar, a resident of Dogipura, Ishfaq Ahmad Baba, a resident of Tahab and Haseeb Ahmad, a resident of Brao Bandyun, he said.

Three weapons have also been recovered from the encounter site, he added.
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First Published: May 07 2016 | 7:32 AM IST