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Body of militant killed in Keran sector found

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Security forces today recovered the body of an unidentified militant killed in an infiltration bid foiled by Army in Keran sector near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

The body of the militant was recovered during search operations, a police official said, adding, it was handed over to local auqaf committee for last rites.

The security forces recovered one AK rifle, one UBGL, six UBGL grenades, three AK magazines and 126 rounds from the spot where the body of the militant was found, the official said.

One soldier was also killed while foiling the infiltration bid and two other soldiers sustained injuries.

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First Published: Nov 24 2017 | 5:50 PM IST

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