Two militants killed in Kulgam district gunfight

Two militants were killed on Wednesday in an encounter with the security forces in J&K’s Kulgam district.

Two militants killed in Kulgam district gunfight
Source: IANS

Srinagar, Oct 04 (IANS) Two militants were killed on Wednesday in an encounter with the security forces in J&K’s Kulgam district.

Officials said two militants have been killed in the encounter between the security forces and militants in Kujjar village of Kulgam district.

“Bodies of the slain militants are being retrieved. Cordon and search operation is still in progress”, officials said.

The slain militants have been identified as Basit Amin Bhat from Frisal village and Saqib Ahmad Lone from Hawoora in Kulgam district, officials added.

Following inputs about the presence of militants in the area, security forces had started a cordon and search operation early on Wednesday morning.