Srinagar: Two militants were killed in a gunfight with government forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.
An over-ground worker (OGW) was arrested during the operation, said an official.
He said forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khudwani area of Kulgam district early today following “specific information” about the presence of some militants there.
During searches, the militants opened fire at the forces. “The fire was retaliated by the forces, leading to a gunfight,” he said.
Two militants of Hizb ul Mujahideen outfit were killed in the encounter, tweeted DGP Sp Vaid.
He said two weapons were recovered from their possession.
The slain militants were reportedly identified as Sayar Ahmad Wani and Dawood Illahi Khan.
The OGW arrested during the operation was identified as Arif Sofi, said the official, adding he was apprehended with a pistol.
