The encounters between security forces and the militants erupted at around 7.30 am and continued through the day.
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Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.
A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.
The militants opened fire at positions of security forces which was "effectively retaliated", triggering a gun battle.
Firing is going on in the under-construction Mini Secretariat and the operation is on.
Four militants were killed in the encounter which began on Sunday.
Additional Inspector General Jamil Ahmad said that police has taken the accused in protective custody.
Syed Firdaus Ashraf speaks to Haji Syed Salman Chisti, Gaddi Nashi, Dargah Ajmer Sharif, the hereditary custodian of the dargah and the 26th generation descendant of Khwaja Garib Nawaz (as the Pir is known) to understand the meaning and significance of the gesture.
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