2 Harkat militants killed in Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 18: Security forces today gunned down two militants of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen in an encounter in north Kashmir's Bandipora district, police said.

Deputy Inspector General of Police, Baramulla, Dr B Srinivas said troops of 57 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and police cordoned of Lovdara village in Bandipora district last evening.

On seeing the approaching troops, the militants opened fire on them with automatic weapons, he added. The fire was effectively retaliated and in the ensuing gun-battle, two militants were killed, Dr Srinivas said.

UNI