SRINAGAR — An eight-day-old militant was killed in a brief shootout with the government forces at Shutloo village of Rafiabad in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday afternoon.
According to reports, a joint team of 32 RR, and SOG Hadipora intercepted the militants following specific information during a Naka at Shutlu village of Rafiabad.
“As the forces intensified searches, the hiding militants in the area opened fire on security forces, leading to the gunfight which is going on when last reports came,” an official said.
The slain militant was identified as Mudasir Ahamd Bhat son of Sanullah Bhat of Shutloo, Rafiabad who had joined militancy just eight days ago.
It is in place to mention here that the gunfight was on in the area when this report was being filed.
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