Two jawans killed in fierce gunbattle

Two jawans were killed in a fierce gunbattle between militants and troops in Kishtwar district early on Friday.

Acting on a tip off, troops of 11 Rashtriya Rifles launched a search operation in Sondar forest belt in Taksham area of the district, nearly 300 kms from here, a senior army official said.

During the search, militants fired on the troops and threw grenades, he said, adding the encounter took place as troops fired back.

In the gunbattle, two jawans were killed. Three militants are in the cordon, the official said.