Two Militants Killed in An Encounter in Srinagar’s Outskirts

As India celebrates its 70th Republic Day on Saturday, 26 January, two terrorists were neutralised in an encounter that broke out between security forces and militants at Khonmoh area in the outskirts of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, reported ANI.

The encounter is currently underway.

Encounter is in progress at #Khonmo area . SFs on job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) January 26, 2019

The encounter reportedly broke out just nearly 15 kilometres away from Sher-i-Kashmir cricket Stadium in Srinagar, where the official Republic Day function is being held.

(This is a developing story.)