Two terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Baramulla
The Hindu
Two terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter, sparking protests in Jammu and Kashmir against terrorism.
Two terrorists were killed on Friday (November 8, 2024) in an overnight encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Also read: 2 village guards kidnapped, killed by suspected militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar
Their identification and affiliation is being ascertained, the Kashmir Zone police posted on X.
Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition were recovered from them. The encounter had started on Thursday (November 7) evening following an intelligence-based operation launched by security forces.
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