Srinagar: Two local militants were killed in a gunbattle that broke out between Government Forces and Militants at Zeipora village in Shopian district in South Kashmir.
The slain militants have been identified as Sabzar Ahmad Ganie from Sehpora Kulgam and Amir Ahmad Bhat from Malibugh Imamsahib Shopian.
The duo were affiliated with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militant outfit.
Arms including One AK and One Pistol were recovered from gunbattle site.
Earlier, joint team of Government Forces including Indian Army’s 34 RR, Shopian Police and 178 BN CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) in the village following the inputs about presence of militants in the area.
Meanwhile, authorities have snapped down mobile internet service in Shopian district as a precautionary measure.