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Villager snatches weapons from militant

Jammu: A villager on Thursday snatched weapons from a militant after a scuffle with him in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said.

An unidentified militant barged into the house of 42-year-old Shadi Lal in Godari village and demanded some sheep, they said.

When refused, he tried to take away some animals forcibly. In the ensuing scuffle, Lal snatched one pistol, one magazine, 2 grenades and some rounds, besides a pouch.

The militant fled when other people rushed to Lal’s house, the sources said. — PTI

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