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Srinagar, July 24
Three unidentified militants were killed while an Army jawan was injured in an encounter in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Shokbaba forest in the Sumblar area of Bandipora in north Kashmir following inputs about the presence of militants there, they said.
The officials said as the forces were conducting searches in the area, the militants fired upon them.
The forces retaliated, ensuing an encounter in which so far three militants have been killed, they added.
Srinagar-based PRO Defence Col Emron Musavi said an Army personnel suffered injuries in the gunfight.
He said the injured jawan has been evacuated and is undergoing treatment.
The officials said the identity and group affiliation of the slain ultras are being ascertained.
The operation is in progress and further details are awaited, they said. — PTI
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