Two Militants Killed in Pulwama Encounter

Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces initiated a cordon and search operation in Nihama after specific inputs about militant presence. The operation led to a firefight resulting in the death of two militants.

In a significant development, two militants were neutralized during an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday, according to local police authorities.

The security forces undertook a cordon and search operation within the Nihama area, based on precise intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists, stated a police spokesperson.

The operation escalated into a shootout following an attack by the militants on the search team, who retaliated effectively, resulting in the elimination of the militants. Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, V K Birdhi, confirmed the casualties, adding that efforts are underway to determine the identity and group affiliation of the deceased terrorists.