Two militants killed in Srinagar encounter: police

Police have so far not revealed the identity and affiliation of the two.

December 13, 2021 02:02 pm | Updated 02:02 pm IST - Srinagar:

Security perssonnel stand guard during a spontaneous shutdown in Srinagar. Image for representational puroposes only

Security perssonnel stand guard during a spontaneous shutdown in Srinagar. Image for representational puroposes only

The police on December 13 said the security forces killed two militants in a shootout in Srinagar.

“Two unidentified terrorists were killed in Srinagar's Rangreth area. The search is going on in the area,” a police spokesman said.

The identity and affiliation of the two militants were not revealed by the police immediately.

The security forces had cordoned off Rangreth area in the morning. Officials said it was a brief encounter on the city outskirts.

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