Srinagar, Aug. 13 -- The hunt for terrorists hiding in the forest area of Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir has entered its final stages, a top police officer said on Wednesday, the 13th day of the operation.

Two Army soldiers have been killed and nine injured since the operation began on August 1 in the Akhal forest area.

Two terrorists have also been killed in the encounter. The identities and group affiliation of the slain terrorists have not been revealed so far.

"The Akhal operation has entered the final stages," Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, V K Birdi, told reporters on the sidelines of the full dress rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations at the Bakshi Stadium here.

He said the details of the operation will be...