SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Two militants were killed Thursday in a fierce gunfight with contingents of police and Indian army in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said.
The gunfight between militants and government forces broke out at village Gopalpora of Kulgam Pulwama district, about 78 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.
"This morning a gunfight triggered in Gopalpora between our men and militants. The militants tried to break the cordon and escape through the orchards but were killed," a senior police officer posted in Kulgam told Xinhua. "The identity of the slain militants is being ascertained."
Indian army spokesperson Col Rajesh Kalia said they have recovered two assault rifles from the gunfight site.
Police said the search and cordon in the area was launched on specific intelligence information suggesting presence of militants.
Kashmir, the Himalayan region divided between India and Pakistan is claimed by both in full. Since their independence from Britain, the two countries have fought three wars, two exclusively over Kashmir.
