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2 militants killed in encounter in Jammu & Kashmir's Shopian district

The security forces cordoned off the Rebon village after receiving specific information about holed-up militants

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An army person takes position and moves towards the site where militants were hiding during an encounter at Lachipora in Uri Sector of north Kahsmir. Photo: PTI

IANS Srinagar

Two militants were killed on Sunday in a gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said.

The security forces cordoned off the Rebon village after receiving specific information about holed-up militants.

"Two militants have been killed in this operation. People have been advised not to venture close to the encounter site as there was a possibility of stray explosive materials," the police said.

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First Published: Nov 18 2018 | 8:32 AM IST

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