Jammu & Kashmir, September 11: Two terrorists were killed in an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces at Guloora area of Handwara in Kupwara district, today, according to an ANI update. A search operation is underway. Jammu and Kashmir: Four Terrorists Killed in Encounter in Kupwara During PM Narendra Modi's Visit to the State.

The encounter broke out after security forces launched a counter-terror operation following specific input about the presence of terrorists in the area. More details are awaited on the same.

In May, the security forces have killed four terrorists in Handwara area of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir in an encounter. The terrorists were trying to infiltrate into the Indian side along the Line of Control (LoC).

Last month, a terrorist has been killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces in Killora village of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The security forces have cordoned off the entire area.

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