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Brief shootout in Shopian, two militants killed

In a brief shootout that took place at Shopian in south Kashmir, two militants have been killed.

The shootout took place after a search operation was launched jointly by 34RR, J&K police and CRPF on a specific input about presence of militants at Gahand village.

As soon as the forces came close to suspected spot, the hiding militants open fire resulting into a shootout. The identity and affiliation of killed militants couldn’t be ascertained at this stage.

Cops have said that said the area is under cordon after exchange of fire.

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