Srinagar: Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Nowgam area of the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir Friday morning, police said.
Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Nowgam area following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.
He said the two militants were killed in the ensuing encounter and their identity and affiliation were being ascertained.
PTI
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