New Delhi: At least four terrorists were killed on Saturday by security forces during two separate gun battles in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam and Anantnag.

Two unidentified terrorists were gunned down in Nipora area of Kulgam district, where a search operation is underway, Kashmir Zone Police tweeted. Also Read| India's Forex Reserves Surge By USD 8.22 Billion To Cross Half Trillion Dollar Mark For Very First Time

They said further details about the operation, which was launched during midnight by the Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the local police, will follow. A search operation is still underway.

According to news agency ANI, two more terrorists were killed in Lallan area of Anantnag district.

The terrorists were eliminated in a joint operation, which was launched after intelligence input early on Saturday, it reported. The firefight started after security forces lay a cordon in the area.

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