2 militants killed in gunfight in Indian-controlled Kashmir - China.org.cn

The police in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir Tuesday said on Tuesday that two militants were killed in a gunfight in the region.

The gunfight, according to the police, broke out at village Okay of Kulgam district, about 80 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.

"Today a gunfight broke out at village Okay in which two militants were gunned down," a police official said.

The operation, according to the police, was launched on a specific intelligence operation suggesting the presence of militants.

The police said the government forces have not suffered any damage in the stand-off.

On Monday two militants were killed in Srinagar.

There has been a surge in the gunfights in the region over the past two weeks.