Three pro-Khalistan terrorists linked to a grenade attack on a Punjab police post were killed in a joint operation by Uttar Pradesh and Punjab police in Pilibhit. Two AK-series assault rifles and two Glock pistols were recovered. The December 19th attack, claimed by Khalistan Zindabad Force, was the eighth such incident in Punjab since November 24th.
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