J&K: Two terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Srinagar's Khonmoh
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The encounter comes three days after three terrorists were killed in another encounter with security forces in Baramulla district
An encounter between security forces and terrorists started earlier on Saturday in Srinagar's Khonmoh, news agency ANI reported.
According to reports, two terrorists have been killed in the encounter; more details are awaited.
On January 23, three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, news agency PTI reported.
#UPDATE: Security forces neutralise two terrorists during encounter in Khonmoh, Srinagar https://t.co/yeDnv8ROR1
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2019
The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Binner area of the district following information about the presence of terrorists in the area, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into a gun battle after the terrorists opened fire on the security forces.
(With inputs from agencies)