Indian forces kill 3 rebels in Kashmir; 35 civilians injured
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SRINAGAR -- Police and witnesses say government forces have killed three rebels in a 24-hour long gunbattle in the Indian-controlled part of disputed Kashmir while at least 35 civilians were injured in anti-India protests and clashes in solidarity with militants.
Police said the fighting on early Monday erupted after soldiers and counterinsurgency police raided southern Bahmnoo village.
Witnesses said troops blasted three civilian homes during the fighting.
The gunfight triggered intense clashes after hundreds of civilians marched near the site to help the trapped militants escape.
