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Three militants killed by security forces in Kulgam encounter

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Publish: Fri, 17 Jul 2020 (10:36 IST) Updated: Fri, 17 Jul 2020 (10:40 IST)
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Srinagar:Three unidentified militants were killed on Friday by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Kulgam on Friday, a police spokesperson said.
He said the troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police launched a joint CASO at Nagnad in Kulgam in the wee hours of Friday. However, an encounter ensued after security forces were moving towards a particular area after sealing all exit points, he said.
 
Three militants were killed and operation was going on when the reports last came in, he said, adding that arms and ammunition were also recovered.Meanwhile, additional security forces and police have been deployed in the adjoining areas to maintain law and order.(UNI)
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