Added on November 20, 2021
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Militant killed in encounter in Kulgam
Srinagar, Nov 20 (PTI) An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Ashmuji area of the south Kashmir district following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.
During the operation, the hiding militants fired at the forces, leading to a gunfight, he said, adding one ultra was killed.
The identity and group affiliation of the slain militant is being ascertained, he said.