Srinagar,: Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter at Rangreth area of Srinagar outskirts, police said Monday.

A police official said that acting on a lead , police and security forces zeroed on a suspected spot in Rangreth area and asked the hiding militants to surrender,however, they fired a the forces, and in the ensuing encounter, two unidentified militants were killed. “Their identity and affiliation is being ascertained,” he said.

Earlier, police tweeted” #Encounter has started at Rangret area of #Srinagar. Srinagar Police on job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice”—(KNO)

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