India: 3 suspected militants killed in Kashmir

Three suspected militantswere killed in the Pahalgam area of Anantnag district in south Kashmir.

A gun battle had been ongoing since Sunday evening, after security forces said they received intelligence inputs and launched a search operation in the area.

Security forces cordoned off Awoora village in Pahalgam, after which they say the suspected militantsopened fire on them.

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The security forces said they have recovered three AK-47 rifles and other ammunition.

(WION with inputs from agencies)