Kashmir encounter: Woman hostage rescued, three terrorists gunned down
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Posted Date :
15/07/2011
SRINAGAR: Three terrorists were reportedly gunned down in an encounter between the militants and the Army in a house in Lolab area of Kupwara district of the state on Friday.
The encounter is still on and according to sources one to two terrorists are still holed up in the house in Maidanpora village, 120 km from Srinagar.
Earlier, the Army managed to rescue a woman, who was holed up along with the terrorists.
Army officials confirmed that the woman is safe and has not suffered from any major injuries. Other members of the woman's family had come out earlier.
According to Army officers, amongst the militants two are said to be commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and are responsible for spreading terror in the state.
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