Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

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Two terrorists were killed on Monday in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam.

Police have recovered arms and ammunition from the site of encounter.

The gunfight erupted when security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Hanjipora area of Kulgam following an input about presence of terrorists there.

As the cordon was tightened, hiding terrorists opened fire triggering an encounter in which two terrorists were killed.

Kashmir Zone Police in a tweet said, “02 unidentified #terrorists killed in an #encounter at #Khud #Hanjipoa area of #Kulgam. Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered. #Search continues. Further details shall follow.”