Srinagar, April 13: Two militants were killed on Saturday in a gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said.

"Following a brief shoot out in the orchard area of Gahand village the two militants were killed. Their exact identities and affiliations are being ascertained," an officer said. Jammu And Kashmir: Militants Kill Indian Army Jawan in Wadpora Area of Baramulla.

The gunfight broke out when militants fired on the security forces was they were conducting a cordon and search operation.

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