Srinagar: Two militants were killed during an encounter with government in south Kashmir district of Shopian on Sunday, a  police spokesperson said.

Following a credible information about the presence of militants in village Reeban, Zainpora in south  Kashmir district of Shopian early this morning, Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Special Operation Group  (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police and CRPF launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO), the spokesman said.

When the area was being sealed, the militants hiding there opened fire with automatic weapons, which was retaliated, ensuing in an encounter.

The spokesperson said two militants were killed in the encounter and their bodies were recovered.

However, the identity of the militants was being ascertained.

Arms and ammunition have also been recovered.

Spokesman  said people are requested not to go near the encounter site which could prove dangerous.