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Local militant killed in brief gunfight in Pulwama, says Police

Srinagar: In a brief gunfight in Rinzipora area of Pulwama on Friday, a militant identified as Ishfaq Yousf Wani, was killed. He was associated with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.

According to a report by the GNS, police officer identified him as Ishfaq Yousf Wani son of Mohammad Yousuf Wani of Qoil village of Pulwama.

Cops said that the family of the slain has been informed and the body is being handed over to them for last rites.

Earlier, the gunfight broke out after the search party of Army’s 55 RR and SOG was fired upon by the group of militants at Rinzipora area.

Quoting sources, news agency GNS said two militants managed to escape from the spot.

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