Srinagar, April 29 (KNS):Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday confirmed the killing of two unidentified militants in Melhoora village of south Kashmir's Shopian district.

According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), J&K Police on its official twitter handler stated, "#ShopianEncounterUpdate: So far 02 unidentified #terrorists killed. Search operation still going on. Further details shall follow".

The area was cordoned off on Tuesday after input about militants hiding in the area was recieved by forces.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelSoon after anti-militancy operation was launched in the area, intermittent exchange of fire took place from both the sides however due to darkness anti-militancy operation was put on hold during intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday.

According to police official, two unidentified bodies were recovered from the gunfight site during early morning of Wednesday. He added the searches are underway in the area and the process of identification of killed militants has been initiated. (KNS)