J&K: 3 Hizbul terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Shopian
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Published: Oct 08, 2017, 23:45 IST | Updated: Oct 08, 2017, 23:45 IST
J&K: Security forces, terrorists in encounter in Shopian
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Earlier today, Jaish-e-Mohammad operational head Khalid was killed in an encounter
Indian security forces today killed Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists after a prolonged gunbattle in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district.
The security forces gunned down all three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists, reports said.
The terrorists weretrapped in Shopian'sGatipora village. The security forces have launched a major combing operation in the area.
Earlier today, Jaish-e-Mohammad(JeM) operational head Khalid was killed in an encounter with security forces in Kashmir's Ladoora area inBaramulla district.
The terrorists attacked a patrol party of the security forces which turned into a gunbattle.
Khalid, a Pakistani national, was active in North Kashmir's Sopore area.