Srinagar, November 17: Two unidentified militants have been killed in an ongoing encounter at Gopalpora area of South Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Wednesday.

Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar told that two militants have been killed in ongoing encounter in Gopalpora. However identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained.

IGP further said that three militants are trapped in Pombai Kulgam, where encounter is underway.

Earlier Reports reaching that a joint team of Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Pombai.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.

(GNS)