Two militants killed in J-K

Srinagar (PTI) - Two militants were killed
Monday in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama
district of south Kashmir, in the north Indian state of Jammu
and Kashmir, officials said.
A gunbattle broke out between militants and security
forces at Shikargah in Tral area of Pulwama, 40 kms from here,
Sunday night, the officials said.
Two militants were killed in the operation that lasted
nearly 12 hours, they said.
The identity and group affiliation of the slain
militants are being ascertained, the officials said.
Two security forces personnel were reportedly injured
in the operation, but officials did not confirm it.