Jammu & Kashmir, August 30: According to the latest update, another body of a terrorist has been recovered, thus taking the total number of militants killed in the encounter to two. The operation is currently underway between terrorists and security forces in Bandipora's Hajin, according to an ANI update. On Wednesday, two terrorists were killed in an encounter that started in Anantnag's Munward area in Jammu & Kashmir. Arms, ammunition were recovered. Jammu & Kashmir: 2 Terrorists Including Top Hizbul Mujahideen Commander Killed in Anantnag Encounter

According to a PTI report, a top Hizbul Mujahideen militant was among the two terrorists who were killed in an encounter with security forces. Altaf Kachru, one of the oldest Hizbul Mujahideen militants operating in the Kashmir Valley was killed in the operation. He was involved in many cases including the killing of policemen. The second militant was yet to be identified. Mobile internet in the area was suspended.

Earlier this month, the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore area have gunned down two terrorists. According to media reports, the two terrorists were shot dead in an encounter at Drusu village in Sopore district, which is some 50 kilometres from capital Srinagar.

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