An exchange of fire was reported between the terrorists and security forces in Kokernag in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir on 28 May, the police reported.
Dilbagh Singh, DGP of Jammu & Kashmir said, “Two militants have been eliminated in the operation, their identities and affiliations are being identified. Arms and ammunition have been recovered.”
“Both the killed terrorists were affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed. One of the terrorists has been identified as a Pakistani national. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from the site of encounter, and a case has been registered,” ANI reported, quoting the Jammu and Kashmir police as saying.
The two terrorists have been neutralised by security forces in the encounter.
After receiving information about the presence of militants in the forests of Kokernag area, security forces promptly launched a search operation.
As the security forces tightened their cordon, the militants started firing, which triggered the gunfight.
“The forces have sealed exit points to ensure that the militants do not escape,” police sources added.
(With inputs from IANS and ANI)
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