2 terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar: Two terrorists have been killed in the ongoing encounter with security forces at Samboora area of Awantipore in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday, officials said.

The firefight between terrorists and security forces took place after forces cordoned off the area and launced a search operation on the basis of specific information about the presence of terrorists.

As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where terrorists were hiding they came under a heavy volume of fire that triggered the encounter.

"Two unidentified terrorists have been killed in the encounter at Awantipore. Search is going on," police said.

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