Srinagar, Aug. 6 -- The anti-terrorist operation in south Kashmir's Kulgam district entered the fifth day on Tuesday as security forces tightened the noose around the site of gun-battle.

As a tight cordon has been laid in the Akhal area, the authorities on Tuesday evacuated some of the villagers who needed medical attention.

"The encounter has entered its fifth day as intermittent exchange of firing has been going," an official said.

He said the security forces were using all means, including drones and helicopters, to track down the terrorists.

Two terrorists have been killed while at least two security forces personnel were injured in the encounter which began on Friday after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in...