Two Lashkar militants killed in Pulwama encounter at J&K

At least two militants are holed up in the area.

Two militants of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba have been killed in an encounter that broke out on Wednesday night at Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. The militants have been identified as Jehangir Ganai and Mohammad Shafi. Both are residents of Koel village in Pulwama, officials said. Late on Wednesday night, an encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir.

At least two militants were suspected to be holed up. The firing began late Wednesday night at the Malangpora village of Pulwama district in South Kashmir. Security forces are still carrying out search operations after it was suspected that there may be more militants. The army is currently carrying out combing operations.

Meanwhile, a 15-year-old boy was killed after he was injured in the clashes that took place between protesters and security forces near the encounter site. Amir sustained bullet injuries during the clashes. Two others who were injured have been taken to the hospital.

The firing began after security forces from the army and the Special Group of the Jammu and Kashmir police cordoned off a specific area in the village. Intelligence Bureau official tipped off security forces about the presence of militants in the area.

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