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| Troops kill Kashmir 'militants' as fighting continues | |
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| Security forces in Indian-administered Kashmir say they have killed three militants in a clash in Kupwara district. | |
| Up to five militants entered a house in Maidanpora village and large numbers of soldiers and policemen surrounded the house, an army spokesman said. | |
| Lt-Col JS Brar said three soldiers had been injured in the violence, which was ongoing. | |
| Fighting began after a woman who was being held hostage there sneaked out. | |
| Kashmir, which is claimed by both India and Pakistan, has recently seen a drop in violence. | Kashmir, which is claimed by both India and Pakistan, has recently seen a drop in violence. |
| Thousands of people have been killed in the region since an armed rebellion against Indian rule erupted in 1989. | Thousands of people have been killed in the region since an armed rebellion against Indian rule erupted in 1989. |
| The operation in Kupwara was launched early on Friday after the army received information that some militants were holding a meeting in the house, Lt-Col Brar said. | |
| Security forces began firing after the woman emerged from the house, officials said. | Security forces began firing after the woman emerged from the house, officials said. |
| Residents had been asked to leave the area, reports said. | Residents had been asked to leave the area, reports said. |