Indian troops kill two militants in J&K encounter
The Indian security forces on Tuesday killed two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba militants in an encounter in Ganderbal district of Kashmir. The security forces have recovered two AK-47 rifles from the slain militants. The encounter started after militants believed to be hiding inside a house opened fire as soon as security forces cordoned off the Hadoora village.
Ahead of the Republic day function, security forces gunned down two militants in Ganderbal area of central Kashmir today.Initial reports suggest that the two militants belong to Lashkar-e-Taiba, but the police is yet to establish their identity officially.Two AK-47 rifles were also recovered from the slain militants.The encounter started earlier today after militants believed to be hiding inside a house opened fire as soon as security forces cordoned off the Hadoora village and intensified search operations following specific information about their location. WHERE IS HADOORA VILLAGEThe Hadoora village is located on the boundary of Srinagar and Ganderbal districts. In the ensuing gun fight that lasted for nearly two hours, the two heavily armed militants were killed. Also read | Political leaders of poll-bound states, J-K potential targets of terror outfits: Intel agenciesJ&K: Encounter underway in Khimber's Hadoora area in Ganderbal district between security forces and terrorists . More details awaited.INFILTRATION BID FOILED  Meanwhile, an infiltration bid has been foiled in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. One infiltrator has been killed.FLASH: Infiltration bid foiled in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district, J&K. One infiltrator killed.