Terrorist killed in Tral encounter in Kashmir, Search continues for others

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Srinagar: The Troops of 42 Rashtriya Rifles with Special Operations Group killed one terrorist affiliated to Zakir Musa during an exchange of fire in an operation at Tral region of Pulwama district in Kashmir on Wednesday.

“A terrorist has been killed in Branpathri forest area encounter today. Arms and ammunition have been recovered. The operation is still going on,” ANI reported a Defence Ministry statement in the matter.

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The troops were carrying out a cordon and search operation during which the encounter broke out.

Incriminating material including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter.

No collateral damage was suffered during the encounter.

Earlier it was reported that 2-3 terrorists might be hiding in the Tral region. The encounter is still going on and more information is awaited.

Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah will be visiting the valley later today.

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