J&K: 2 terrorists killed in Sopore encounter

Two terrorists were gunned down in Sopore encounter in Baramulla district of Kashmir on Thursday morning, reported news agency ANI.

The two terrorists were killed following a gun battle between the security forces and the militants. Earlier in the day security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Arampora area of Sopore after intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, the report further said.

The forces are conducting the searches after militants fired upon them, he added.

The forces retaliated leading to an encounter, the official said.

He said the gunfight was going on and further details were awaited.