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Another militant killed in military operation in Sopore, toll 3: Police
Baramulla: One more militant has been killed in the ongoing military operation in Pethseer village of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, taking the toll to three.
#SoporeEncounterUpdate: 01 more unidentified #terrorist killed (Total 03). #Incriminating materials including #arms & ammunition recovered. Operation over. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/58M9d3M5tx
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 24, 2021
An official said that a joint team of Police, Army 52 RR and CRPF 177,179 and 92 cordoned off the village following inputs about the presence of militants in the area.
He said that as the forces approached the suspected spot, the militants fired at them triggering the operation.
He said that in the ensuing operation one more militant has been killed, taking the toll to 3, while search operation in the area is going on.
Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police, Vijay Kumar has said that by the collective efforts of police, Army and CRPF, and the people of Kashmir, today they have killed around 101 militants in the ensuing year in the Kashmir division itself.
Meanwhile, authorities have suspended train service between Srinagar and Baramulla junction, and mobile internet service has also been suspended in Sopore as a precautionary measure.
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