KNZ NEWS DESK
Sopore 13 Dec : Two militants killed in a gunfight with the government forces were affiliated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
A police official identified them as Owais Bhat and Tahir Ahmad Dar — both local residents.
He said the duo killed in an overnight gunfight with the forces in Gund Brath village was affiliated with LeT.
The gunfight broke out last night following a search operation launched by the forces.
The official said as the forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants opened fire, triggering a gunfight.
The operation, he said, was resumed today morning after being halted for the night due to darkness.
