Two Terrorists Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in Shopian

The identity and the group affiliation of the terrorists were being ascertained.

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Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, 11 June, police said.

The two killed terrorists have been identified as Sayar Ahmad Bhat of Yaripora, Kulgam and Shakir Ahmad Wagay of Awneera, Shopian, news agency ANI reported. According to the police, both the terrorists were inspired by IS.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Awneera area of Shopian in early hours after receiving information about presence of terrorists there, a police spokesman said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire towards security forces.

"Two terrorists were killed in the retaliatory firing by the security forces. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the scene of the encounter," he said.