SRINAGAR : Two militants were killed and police officer including his PSO were martyred in an encounter between militants and security forces in Kulgam district on Sunday, officials said. In this encounter, two army personnel including a Major were also injured.
Earlier, the security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Turigam area of Kulgam district following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.
He added that the militants opened firing on the security forces personnel, who retaliated, triggering a gun-battle.
Two militant was killed in the encounter, the officials said, adding that the identity and group affiliation of the slain ultra were being ascertained.
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