Two terrorists killed in encounter

October 24, 2018 09:34

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Nowgam area of Srinagar on Wednesday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Srinagar on information that some terrorists had sneaked in the area.

The terrorists opened fire on security forces, triggering a gunbattle in which two ultras were killed.

A police official said locals have been told not to go near the operation site till the area has been santiised.

Authorities have snapped mobile Internet services in the city and shut educational institutions as a precautionary measure. -- PTI

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