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Kulgam military Op: Two militants killed, Op underway, says police

Armed forces personnel stationed at military operation site in Kulgam. [FPK File Photo/ Qayoom Khan]

Srinagar: Two unidentified militants have been killed in an ongoing military operation at Adigam area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday, an official said.

A top police officer said that two militants have been killed, their identity is yet to be ascertained as the operation is still in progress in the area.

In initial exchange of fire, three army personnel and a police officer (ASP Kulgam) were injured. All them are stable and being treated at Army’s 92 Base Hospital.

Earlier a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in the area.

As the joint team of forces zeroed on the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired on them, triggering the operation, the officer added. (GNS)

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