Security forces neutralise two terrorists in Pulwama, gun battle underway(update)

Two terrorists were gunned down by the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday.

The encounter began after the security personnel launched a search operation in Malawara village on suspicion of the presence of a militant in the area.

As per sources, two to three militants are believed to be holed-up inside a building.

Earlier on Wednesday, the security forces arrested two Hizbul Mujahideen militants from Sopore area of Baramulla district.

Acting on a tip-off, the Indian Army's 52 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group (SOG), Sopore, launched a massive search operation in Amargad area following which two militants, said to be Overground Workers (OGW) of Hizbul, were nabbed.