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LeT militant slain in Nowgam anti-militancy operation

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A local militant was slain in an anti-militancy operation in Wagoora Nowgam area in Srinagar district on Wednesday.

Reports said that the anti-militancy operation was launched by joint team of government forces including Indian Army, CRPF and J&K Police on Wednesday following the inputs about presence of militants in the area.

One militant was slain in the anti-militancy operation and he has been identified as Uzair Ashraf Dar son of Mohd Ashraf Dar from Melhoora, Shopian. He was affiliated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit.

Police in a statement said that arms and ammunition including 1 Pistol, 1 Magazine, 6 Rounds and 2 Grenades were recovered from anti-militancy operation site. — (KIMS)

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