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Tribune News Service
Srinagar, February 1

Two militants were killed in a late night encounter with security forces in Drubgam area of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Pulwama following information about presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

He said a gun battle ensued as the militants opened fire at the security forces.

Two militants were gunned down, the official said, adding that their identities and group affiliation were being ascertained. With PTI inputs