Two guerrillas killed in Kashmir

Security forces shot dead two separatist guerrillas in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

A police officer told IANS that the security forces surrounded Malwara (Newa) village in Pulwama district following information about the presence of militants.

"When challenged, the militants fired at the security forces after which an encounter started. Two militants have been killed," he said.

--IANS

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