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

At least two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. Based on specific information received, security forces had launched a cordon and search operation there.

Pulwama: Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday.

Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in the Samboora area of Awantipora in the south Kashmir district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there, a police official said.

He said that as the forces were conducting the searches in the area, the militants fired upon them. The security forces retaliated, ensuing an encounter.

In the exchange of fire, two militants were killed, the official said, adding the identity and group affiliation of the slain ultra is being ascertained.

(With inputs from PTI)