Srinagar, May 25 (PTI) Two militants were killed on Monday in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police official said.

The gun battle took place at Khud Hanjipora area of the district, he said.

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The identity and group affiliation of the militants is being ascertained, the official said.

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