Two Lashker militants surrendered before security forces after a brief gunfight in Kulgam district on Tuesday morning.
Officials said that a joint team of government forces including army’s 34RR, Police and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Tongdounu area of the district.
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As the joint team approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering off an encounter.
The duo militants later surrendered after persuasion by their families, officials said.
