Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district on Monday. The encounter went on till late in the evening. Combing operation was still going on at the time of filing of this report as the security forces had initial information about the presence of three militants at the encounter site.

According to security personnel, the joint forces of the police and the CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Zeipora of Shopian district after getting information about presence of militants, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated befittingly. The operation ended with neutralisation of two terrorists. Efforts are being made to ascertain their identity.

The search operation has been going on, sources said.

Courtesy: The Tribune:19th April, 2021