From correspondents in Jammu and Kashmir, India, 02:31 PM IST

Security forces have gunned down two separatist guerrillas during a shootout in north Kashmir, military sources said Monday.

Based on specific information, troops of 9 Para regiment Sunday evening launched an operation against terrorists hiding in a house in Surigam forest area of Lolab Tehsil in Kupwara district.

'During the gunfight two terrorists were killed,' a defence statement said. They had not been identified yet.

An AK-47 rifle has been recovered from the shootout site, the officials said.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)