India News | Militant, CRPF Personnel Killed in Encounter in Srinagar
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A militant and a CRPF personnel have been killed during an encounter in Malbagh area of Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital, police said on Friday.
Srinagar, Jul 3 (PTI) A militant and a CRPF personnel have been killed during an encounter in Malbagh area of Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital, police said on Friday.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Malbagh area late on Thursday night following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.
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The search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire at security forces. In the exchange of fire, one militant and a CRPF jawan were killed, he said.
The official said the identity and group affiliation of the slain militant were being ascertained. PTI MIJ NSD NSD 07030600 NNNNBorna Coric, both said they have COVID-19.
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