Two terrorists killed, Army jawan injured in encounter in J&K's Bandipora

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu & Kashmir. Officials said a gunfight, which broke out in Bandipora, also left an Army jawan injured. Security forces launched a search operation in Shokbaba forest of Bandipora's Sumbal. Operation was launched following inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. Officials said as the forces were conducting searches, the terrorists fired upon them. Officials added that forces retaliated & terrorists were killed in the ensuing encounter. Officials said identity & group affiliation of the slain terrorists are being ascertained.