Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Ranbirgarh area on the outskirts of the city this morning following specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.
Two militants killed in encounter with security forces on outskirts of Srinagar
He said as the forces were conducting the search, militants fired upon them.
The forces retaliated, ensuing a gunfight, the official said.
He said the identity and group affiliation of the militants were being ascertained.
The search operation is going on and further details were awaited.
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