Two militants killed, 5 armymen injured in Nowgam gunfight

Two militants were killed in a gunfight with the security forces on Friday
in Nowgam, a defence official said.

Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said the militants were killed in an encounter in Nowgam, on the outskirts of Srinagar city.

Five soldiers were also injured in the operation which has now ended.

Kalia said two rifles were recovered from the slain militants. Their identities were being ascertained.