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One Militant Killed in Khanmoh Identified as a Pulwama Resident, Other a Foreigner

January 26

Two slain Militants killed in the early morning encounter at Khanmoh area of Pulwama district have been identified.

A Police official said that during a cordon and search operation launched by Forces in Khanmoh area, the Militants opened fire, triggering an encounter.

In the encounter, two Militants were killed.

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One of the slain has been identified as a Pakistani resident while the second one is a resident of Pulwama.

He has been identified as Saqib Shafi dar son of Mohammed Shafi Dar, a resident of Arihal in Pulwama.

His body will soon be handed over to his family for last rites, the Police official said.