Frank Martin
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Srinagar: Two militants were killed in an encounter in Habdipora village of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Friday night, police on Saturday said. They said Armys 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) joined by Special Operations Group (SOG) of police last night laid a siege around Habdipora village after receiving information about the presence of militants in the village. As the joint team started combing operations, the militants hiding in a residential house opened heavy gunfire on the search party. The joint team returned the fire sparking off a fierce gun-battle. In the ensuing encounter two militants were killed. The slain militants have been identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Chopan of Harmain and Khurshid Ahmad Yatoo of Reban.
Police: Two militants killed in the Encounter
Police: Two militants killed in the Encounter


