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Srinagar, April 28:Two militants have been killed in ongoing encounter which broke between goverment forces and militants in Melhora Area of Zainapora in South Kashmir’s Shopian District on Tuesday.

Official sources said that two militants were killed in a gunfight. However identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained as operation is still underway

Earlier a joint team of Police and army’s 55 RR launched cordon and search operation in Melhora.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering an encounter.(GNS)