Srinagar, April 27 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said two militants were killed and as many Army personnel hurt in an overnight encounter in Nowpora, Sopore, around 60 km north of Srinagar. A civilian was also injured near the encounter site.The police said the killings of the two militants showed that the security forces were resolute in minimising militancy-related incidents in Kashmir Valley. The police added that the security forces were alert to thwart nefarious designs "resolute to minimise terrorist incidents in the Valley."

Arms, ammunition seizedThe encounter persisted throughout the night on Thursday. The two terrorists were neutralised on Friday morning. We have seized weapons, ammunition and incriminating material...