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Two JeM militants killed in nocturnal gunfight in Pulwama, says police

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Srinagar: In a nocturnal gunfight that erupted in Drabgam village of Pulwama district on Friday, two militants associated with the Jaish-e-Muhammad have been killed.

An official said that a gunfight broke out around midnight after forces launched searches in Drabgam following inputs about the presence of militants in a residential house.

Officials said that as forces approached the house, militants fired leading to a gunfight.

The killed militants are said to be identified as Shahid Ahmad Baba of Drabgam and Inayat Ahmad of Arihal. Both were affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit.

Earlier, intense clashes erupted after the youth took to streets and pelted the forces with stones to disrupt the anti-militant operation. The forces lobbed tear gas shells to disperse them.

Following the routine, authorities suspended the mobile Internet service in Pulwama and Shoian districts soon after the gunfight broke out.

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