Srinagar, Nov 17 (TIWN) Two terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces at Gopalpora area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday, officials said.

The security forces also recovered arms and ammunition.

The operation is still underway and further details are awaited, it added.

The terrorists killed have been identified as district commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, Shiraz Molvi and Yawar Bhat.

#KulgamEncounterUpdate: Killed #terrorists identified as District commander of HM Shiraz Molvi & Yawar Bhat. Shiraz was active since 2016 & was involved in #recruiting innocent youth into terror ranks & several civilian #killings. A big success for us: IGP Kashmir @JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) November 12, 2021
"Shiraz was active since 2016 and was involved in recruiting innocent youth into terror ranks and several civilian killings. A big success for us," said Kashmir Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar.