The search operation turns into an encounter after the militants fire upon the security forces, who retaliate

Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kutpora area of south Kashmir's Shopian district following specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon the security forces, who retaliated.  In the exchange of fire, two militants were killed, the official said.

He said their identification and group affiliation is being ascertained. PTI

Courtesy: Daily Tribune: 10th November 2020