Srinagar: On Friday,  Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Rajpora area of south Jammu and Kashmir's district of Pulwama. The terrorists have been identified as Shahid Ahmad Baba and Aniyat Ahmad Ziger. Both of them are affiliated with terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Security forces launched a barricade and search operation in Drabgam in Pulwama following information about the presence of terrorists in the area, One SLR and one Pistol have been recovered from their possession.

A police official said that The Rashtriya Rifles, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the special operations group (SOG) of state police participated in the operation. While the police are yet to confirm the identity of the terrorists but report state that they were associated with Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM). 

also read Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor's ABCD third Installment will have reprise version of 'Bezubaan'

In Incident, The terrorists opened fire at the security forces, leading to a gunbattle. Floodlights were deployed around the cordoned off area to prevent the terrorists from escaping under the cover of darkness. Two terrorists were gunned down, the official said, adding that their identities and group affiliation were being ascertained. Mobile Internet facility has been suspended in Pulwama and Shopian districts.

also read Acid attack on a Women in south Delhi