Srinagar, Feb 15: Two top Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were reportedly killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama District on Friday.

According to a defence official, the incident took place at Litter village when militants who were hiding in a house opened fire at the security forces.

The duo has been identified as Rehman Bhai, a self-styled district commander of LeT, and Mosin.

LeT is one of the largest and most active militant organizations in South Asia. Hafiz Muhammad Saeed founded the organization in Kunar province, Afghanistan.

LeT is currently based near Lahore in Pakistan and operates several militant training camps in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. (ANI)