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Two militants killed in separate encounters in J&K: Army

The operation in Kupwara is continuing, said officials

A file phoho of Army personnel, as they take positions during an enounter with the militants

Army personnel take positions during an enounter with the militants at Lolab area of Kupwara district of north Kashmir

Press Trust of India Srinagar
Two militants were killed in two separate encounters with security forces in Shopian and Kupwara districts of Kashmir, army said today.

Hizbul Mujahideen militant Farooq Ahmad was killed in a gunbattle with security forces in the wee hours today at Pehlipora in Shopian, 52 kms from here, an army official said.

In another encounter, an unidentified militant was killed in Kupwara district, he said.

"The operation in Kupwara is continuing," the official said.

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First Published: May 17 2016 | 7:57 AM IST

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