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Militant killed in ongoing military operation in Handwara, says police

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

Handwara: An unidentified militant has been killed while as one AK-47 rifle and other arms and ammunition has been recovered in an ongoing military operation at Zachaldar area of Handwara on Monday, an official said.

A top police officer while confirming said that one militant has been killed, whose identity is yet to be ascertained. From his possession, one AK-47 rifle and other arms and ammunition has been recovered.

Earlier, a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel and the Indian army launched a cordon and search operation in the area.

As the joint team of forces zeroed towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired on the joint team, leading to the operation, the officer said. (GNS)

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