Woman caught in crossfire as militants killed in Jammu & Kashmir

    A woman was killed when she was caught in crossfire during an exchange between security forces and militants in the Jammu and Kashmir region.

    The 24-year-old woman, identified as Beauty Jan, was hit by a bullet during the incident in Bhatmaran village in south Kashmir.

    Two militants, believed to be part of the Jaish-e-Mohammed group, were also killed.

    Police say they started a search for a third militant they believe had escaped.

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