Two militants killed as gunfight rages on in Shopian

SRINAGAR — Two militants have been killed in ongoing encounter which broke between government forces and militants in Melhora area of Zainapora in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday.

Official sources said that two militants were killed in the gunfight. However, identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained as operation is still underway.

Earlier reports reaching here said that a joint team of Police and Army’s 55 RR launched cordon and search operation in Melhora.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering an encounter.