Militant killed in encounter with security forces in Pulwama

Security forces shot dead a militant in a brief encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama District late on Tuesday.

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Three militants opened fire at security personnel who were combing Kawani village, forcing them to retaliate.

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While one of the militants, identified as an operative of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), was gunned down, two others managed to escape.

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Security personnel recovered two hand grenades from the possession of the deceased.

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An extensive search operation is being carried out in the area to nab the militants.