J&K: Two JeM terrorists killed in Shopian encounter

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning, defence officials said. In Meemendar area of Shopian, security forces launched a cordon and search operation following intelligence inputs about the presence of three militants, the officials said. As per latest reports, two terrorists had been gunned down by security forces. Combing operations are underway.

After the militants opened fire, the gun battle turned into an encounter. There were no reports of any casualties on the Indian side so far in the operation, the officials said.