J&K: Two militants killed in encounter in Shopian
Two militants were Sunday killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Srinagar: Two militants were Sunday killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, an army official said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Hindsitapur area of Shopian district in south Kashmir following specific information about the presence of militants there, the official said.
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As the forces were conducting the search operations, the militants fired upon them, which led to a gun battle in which the two militants were killed, he said.
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Weapons and other materials have been seized from the site of the encounter, the official added.
He said the operation is in progress. (PTI)