Ganderbal (J-K) Oct 23 : Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants have been gunned down today by security forces in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir.

According to official sources, the militants identified as Mohammad Latief Chohan and Farooq Ahmad Chechi were killed in Watlar area of the district during an encounter that erupted last night.

Two AK 47 rifles, six magazines, 80 rounds of AK ammunition, two pouches and incriminating literature were recovered from them.

The search operations are on in the area. (ANI)