Two militants killed in encounter in J&K's Pulwama

Srinagar: Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with security forces on Friday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Pulwama following information about presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

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He said a gun battle ensued as the militants opened fire at the security forces.

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Two militants were gunned down, the official said, adding that their identities and group affiliation were being ascertained. (PTI)

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