Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with militants in Shopian district in south Kashmir that lasted over 12 hours.

The terrorists have been identified as Umar Majid Mir from Kulgam, Irfan Sheikh of Maldura and Adil Malik from Shopian.

Sepoy Ilayaraja P and Sepoy Gowai Sumedh Waman were also martyred in the encounter in Avneera village that began last evening, and three personnel including the captain were injured.

"Two security personnel martyred, while three injured. One terrorist eliminated and two still hiding in adjoining house," Jammu and Kashmir DGP SP Vaid told news agency ANI.

#Visuals Srinagar, J&K: Army paid tributes to soldiers Sepoy Ilayaraja P &Sepoy Gowai Sumedh Waman who lost their lives in Shopian encounter pic.twitter.com/PHVQZHsNa8 - ANI (@ANI) August 13, 2017

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation following information about presence of terrorists in Avneera village of Zainapora area of the district, a police official said. A gun battle followed.

Security forces are conducting searches as two to three terrorists are believed to be hiding in the village.

BANDIPORA ENCOUNTER

Separately, in north Kashmir's Bandipora, two policemen were injured on Sunday when militants fired on a search party of security forces.

A cordon and search operation was launched by the forces at Wahab Parray Mohalla in Hajin area of the district after receiving specific intelligence input about the presence of militants there, a police official said. However, taking advantage of the stone pelting, the militants managed to escape

The injured policemen were taken to a hospital for treatment and are stable and the cordon and search operation has concluded.

(With inputs and pictures from Kamaljit Sandhu and Ashwini Kumar)

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