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Three detained for sheltering militants

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Jammu, October 28

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Security forces on Thursday detained three more locals for allegedly sheltering militants as the anti-terror operation in Poonch continued for the 18th consecutive day, according to police sources. The sources said the three locals, including two brothers, were detained from Bhatta Durrian area of Mendhar tehsil.

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So far, around 20 locals, including women, have been detained. Security forces, including the elite para commandos of the Army, are engaged in flushing out the hidden terrorists whose exact number is yet to be ascertained.

The operation started on October 11 when militants gunned down five soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer. On October 14, four more personnel, including another JCO, were killed by the militants.

Villagers living in Bhatta Durrian have been advised not to go to the forest area for grazing their cattle.— IANS

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