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Staff Report
Two militants of Lashkar-i-Toiba (LeT) were killed in a gunfight with government forces today in southern kashmir area of Shopian.Acting on a specific input generated by Police regarding presence of militants in village Chowgam area of Shopian, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by Police, 44RR and 14Bn CRPF in the said area.During the search operation, as the presence of militants got ascertained, they were given ample opportunities to surrender, police said, adding however, they denied the surrender opportunities and instead fired indiscriminately upon the joint search party which was retaliated leading to an encounter.In the ensuing encounter, two militants were killed and their bodies were retrieved from the site of encounter. They have been identified as Sajad Ahmad Chak son of Bashir Ahmad Chak resident of Braripora, Shopian and Raja Basit Yaqoob son of Mohd Yaqoob Najar resident of Achan Litter, Pulwama.As per police records both were categorized militants linked with LeT. and were part of groups involved in Arms and ammunition including 2 AK series rifles, 4 AK Magazines and 32 rounds were recovered from their possession. Police have registered case and investigation has been initiated.