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Sopore gunfight: Two LeT militants killed, says Police

Srinagar: In the overnight gunfight between armed forces and militants in Sopore area of Baramulla district, two militants associated with the Lashkar-e-Toiba have been killed, reported the news agency GNS.

Quoting a senior police official, news agency GNS reported that two militants were killed in the gunfight that broke out last night in Gund Brath village of Sopore. The operation, he said, was halted due to darkness last night and was resumed early morning.

The gunfight broke out following a search operation launched by the forces after inputs about the presence of militants.

An army spokesman also confirmed the killings of two militants. He said the operation is in progress.

The slain militants were identified as Owais Bhat and Tahir Ahmad Dar — both local residents and affiliated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).

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