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The security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Kulgam’s Ahwatoo area following information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the ultras opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated.
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Kashmir Vijay Kumar said two JeM ultras were trapped in the cordoned area.
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A police spokesperson said one of the two ultras was shot dead while the operation was still in progress.