SHOPIAN: Two army soldiers and a militant was killed in an encounter between security forces and militants in Chermarg village of the Zainapora area in South Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said on Saturday.
Earlier, a joint team of Police, army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on the input generated by J&K Police in the area, officials said.
A defence ministry spokesperson based in Srinagar identified the soldiers as Santosh Yadav and Sep Chavan Romit Tanaji, both from 1 RR. The encounter at Cherbourg Zainapora ensued as the joint team of forces intensified searches towards the target spot. The hiding militants had fired upon the forces, triggering off the gunfight. (GNS)
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