Five militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir.
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The operation, involving Army's 34 Rashtriya Rifles, 9 Para, police, and CRPF, is in its final stage as per the police statement.
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The encounter started in the Samno pocket of DH Pora area on Thursday afternoon.
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The village was surrounded at night, with lights installed near the encounter site to assist security forces.
Encounter in Kashmir
Prior to this, on November 15, an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Uri Sector was thwarted by the army and Jammu and Kashmir Police.
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The successful joint operation against infiltrators in Uri was named 'Operation Kali.'
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Among the infiltrators killed was Bashir Ahmed Malik, described as a significant player in Pakistan-enabled cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
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This marked the second infiltration attempt in the same region, indicating continued security challenges in the area.
Encounter in Kashmir
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