The gunfight started on Monday evening when security forces cordoned off the Redwani neighbourhood of south Kashmir’s Kulgam following inputs about the presence of militants.

As the joint team approached the target area, the militants opened fire, leading to a brief gunfight. (File Photo)

By Express News Service

Two militants were killed in an overnight gunfight in south Kashmir on Tuesday in south Kashmir’s Kulgam.

Police say they have recovered the bodies of two militants but are yet to ascertain their identity and affiliation.

“Bodies of 02 terrorists killed in the anti-terrorist operation recovered so far. Identity & affiliation being ascertained. Operation in progress. Further details shall follow,” J-K Police posted on X.

The gunfight started on Monday evening when a joint team of forces cordoned off the Redwani neighbourhood of south Kashmir’s Kulgam following specific inputs received about the presence of militants.

As the joint team approached the target area, the militants, who were hiding, opened fire leading to a brief gunfight.

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