{"id":115720,"date":"2024-12-20T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=115720"},"modified":"2024-12-20T14:57:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T11:57:44","slug":"five-suspected-militants-killed-in-kashmir-gunbattle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/islam\/kashmir\/115720-five-suspected-militants-killed-in-kashmir-gunbattle\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Suspected Militants Killed in Kashmir Gunbattle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Government forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir killed five suspected militants on Thursday during a gunbattle in the Kulgam district, Arab News reported yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian military reported that soldiers and police launched a joint operation after receiving intelligence about militants hiding in a village. Upon their arrival, the militants opened fire, leading to an intense exchange of gunfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The military confirmed the deaths of the five militants and reported that two soldiers sustained injuries during the operation. Troops continued to search the area for any remaining threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conflict in Kashmir has persisted since 1989, with militants fighting against New Delhi&#8217;s rule. Both India and Pakistan administer parts of Kashmir but claim the territory in its entirety. India accuses Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism in the region, a claim that Islamabad denies. 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