Srinagar, Sept. 25 -- The security forces on Friday killed two terrorists belonging to banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in an encounter that began in in Sirhama village in Anantnag district in Kashmir.

The IGP Kashmir confirmed the killing to two terrorists and said, "two LeT terrorists were killed. Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition have been recovered. Search is going on."

The identity of the slain terrorists is being ascertained, the IGP added. The encounter broke out on Thursday evening in Sirhama village but the operation was put on hold for the night. However, the entire area was cordoned off and the operation resumed this morning.

After a fresh exchange of fire, the house where the two terrorists were ...