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J&K: Two militants killed in encounter in Budgam

Both belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba

Two militants killed in encounter in J&K's Anantnag Representational Image | PTI

Two militants were killed on Tuesday morning in Budgam during an area domination operation.

Both the militants, identified as Abrar Mir and Shahid Sheikh of Pulwama, belonged to Lashkar-eTaiba (LeT) group. “Both had escaped from a recent encounter," Kashmir Police ADGP tweeted.

During the area domination operation, the police and army personnel tried to stop a suspected vehicle. The militants fired from the vehicle and were killed in retaliation.

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