2 militants killed during encounter with security forces near Srinagar

Militants fired upon a search party of the forces, who retaliated with gunfire

Guwahati:

an encounter with security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar on Saturday, July 25, police said.

Police officials informed that the security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Ranbirgarh area on the outskirts of the city this morning after receiving specific information about the presence of militants lurking in the area.

The official added that the search operation turned into an encounter after militants fired upon a search party of the forces, who retaliated with gunfire.

As per sources, the identity and group affiliation of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained. A search operation is going on and further details are awaited, officials said.

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