In Jammu and Kashmir, two militants, including a self-styled Hizbul Mujahideen commander, were killed in a gunbattle with troops in Doda district Saturday. <br/><br/>A army official has said, acting on a tip off, troops of 26 Rashtriya Rifles and police launched a search operation in Manoi area of Gandoh tehsil last evening. During the search operation, militants fired on the troops, who retaliated resulting in a firefight at the hideout. <br/><br/>The gunbattle ended this morning. Two AK rifles, magazines and grenades have been recovered from the spot of the encounter.<br/>
News On AIR | April 24, 2010 9:46 AM
Two militant killed in Doda district today