24 April 2017

News Story: Troops kill 2 militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir gunfight

SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Two militants were killed in a fierce gunfight in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, military officials said Sunday.

The gunfight broke out Saturday evening at Hayatpora village of Budgam district, about 23 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.

"Two militants were killed in a gunfight at Budgam," said an Indian military official. "The gunfight broke out after militants attacked a patrolling party of army in the area."

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