Two militants were killed in an encounter which started on Saturday evening with the security forces in south Kashmirs Tral area.

Reports suggest that the militants were hiding in a residential area at Nazneenpora village.

A J&K police constable, identified as Manzoor Ahmed, lost his life in the encounter, which is now over.

On Saturday evening, a cordon and search operation was launched in the area.

The operation was slowed down after protesters hurled stones at the forces.