2 terrorists killed in encounter in Kashmir's Pulwama

Srinagar: Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants, including top commander Waseem Shah, were today killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Security forces launched an operation in Litter area of Pulwama this morning following information about the presence of the militants in the area, a police official said.

The militants opened fire on security forces which was retaliated by the law enforcement personnel, he said.

The other slain militant has been identified as Nisar Ahmed Mir.