Srinagar, Jan 22 (PTI) Two separatists were killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Heff area of Shopian district following information about presence of militants in the area, an Army official said.
He said the search operation turned into a gunbattle after militants opened fire on the security forces.
Two militants have been killed so far, the official said, adding the operation was going on till last reports came in.
