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Two militants killed in encounter in Kashmir

Indian army soldiers take up positions during a search operation in Baramulla, 55 km (34 miles) north of Srinagar June 2, 2007. Two militants and policeman were killed and six others were wounded in gun battles with suspected militants at Baramulla on Friday, an army official said. REUTERS/Danish Ismail (INDIAN ADMINISTERED KASHMIR)

Srinagar: Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Redwani area of Kulgam district on Wednesday night, a police spokesman said.

The identity and group affiliation of the slain militant was being ascertained.