Shopian, Nov 10 :(KNS) Two militant have been killed in an ongoing encounter in Kutpora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday morning.

A senior police officer told Kashmir News Service, that two militants have been killed in an ongoing encounter, however identity of the both is yet to be ascertained.

Earlier reports reaching KNS, said that a joint team of Army, SOG and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Kutpora Shopian.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.(KNS)