Pulwama

At least two terrorists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.

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The firing occurred after the terrorists reportedly tried to snatch a weapon of a security personnel of a BJP leader.

"Bodies of two militants have been recovered so far. Their identities are being ascertained," a police spokesman said.

The terrorists on Thursday had tried to snatch the rifle of a constable who is the PSO of BJP leader Anwar Khan at Balhama in Pulwama district.

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The police personnel accompanying BJP leader foiled the attempt, during which he received a bullet injury.

Searches are going on at the encounter site as authorities suspect a third terrorist is also roaming around in the area.