SRINAGAR : An army official said security forces began a search operation after they received specific information about the presence of militants in Putshai area of Lolab, and the area was cordoned off.
At least three militants were killed today in an encounter with security forces in Lolab area of Kupwara.
An army official said security forces began a search operation after they received specific information about the presence of militants in Putshai area of Lolab, and the area was cordoned off.
He revealed that as the search operation was going on, militants, who were in hiding, fired upon them and triggered a gunbattle with the security forces.
The official added that the operation is still going on when reports last came. (Agencies)
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