Two militants killed in Anantnag operation: Army

August 29, 2018 11:01 am | Updated 11:01 am IST - Srinagar

Security forces on Wednesday killed two militants in an operation in south Kashmir's Anantnag district.

An Army spokesman said the bodies of two militants were found at the encounter site at Anantnag's Muniward.

Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site. "The identity of the militants is being established," said the police.

The gunfight started at around 5 a.m. in Muniward area when a joint team of the security forces cordoned off the area. The exchange of fire lasted for many hours. Director General of Police (DGP) S.P. Vaid described the operation as "clean one with precision".

Meanwhile, internet services have been suspended in Anantnag. Train services were also suspended in south Kashmir.

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