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Hizb militant killed in encounter

Srinagar: A self-styled battalion commander of the Hizb-ul Mujahideen was killed in an encounter with security forces in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

The militant has been identified as Muneer Ahmed Lali.

Sub-divisional police officer Sumbal Harmeet Singh said following specific information regarding presence of the militant at Bazipora Ajas, the police along with Rashtriya Rifles personnel reached the area. The militant then fired indiscriminately at the security personnel who retaliated, triggering an encounter. — PTI

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