Militant death toll rises to four in Shopian

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Srinagar: Four militants and an Army Para commando have been killed in a fierce gunbattle between militants and government forces in Nadigam area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district.

A senior Police official said that four militants and one Army Para commando have been killed in the operation at Nadigam.

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The officer said the identity of slain militants is being ascertained.

Earlier, predawn gunfight raged between militants and government forces in Nadigam area of Shopian.

Reports said that a joint team of Army’s 34RR, 23 PARA and SOG Shopian cordoned off Nadigam after having credible input about the presence of some militants in the area.

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