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2 killed in J&K attack

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IANS Srinagar

Two people were killed and six others injured on Thursday when militants attacked security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said.

The forces were returning from a search operation in Kungoo village when they were attacked at.

"The victims comprised a soldier and a civilian. Reinforcements were immediately rushed to surround the area and track the militants," the police added.

--IANS

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First Published: Feb 23 2017 | 8:04 AM IST

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