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2 terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district

WION Web Team
SrinagarUpdated: Jan 21, 2019, 01:25 PM IST

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The encounter broke out between security forces and militants in the Budgam district after the police launched a search and cordon operation.

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Monday.

The encounter broke out between security forces and militants after the police launched a search and cordon operation.

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The operation was launched in Hapatnaar area of Budgam District following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

The search operation turned into a gunbattle after militants opened fire on security forces, the official added.

52 Rashtriya Rifles, Budgam police and CRPF personnel are involved in the operation against the terrorists.

(With inputs from agencies)