Srinagar, October 19: Security forces on Friday gunned down two militants in a shootout and recovered a huge cache of arms in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla town. Jammu and Kashmir police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) signalled a vehicle to stop at Kralhar near the Khwaja Bazar railway station in the town.

The militants who were in the vehicle opened fire. In retaliation, the security forces fired back, killing both the militants. An AK-201 assault rifle, two Chinese pistols and other weapons were recovered from from the slain militants, reported news agency ANI. Hours before the encounter, the Army foiled an infiltration bid, reportedly killing four intruders in Uri sector.

The latest attack comes amidst rising incidents terror strikes in Jammu and Kashmir even as the government strives to ensure peace, and foils cross-border terrorism that disturbs normalcy in the region. On Wednesday, the security forces neutralised three terrorists in Srinagar’s in Fateh Kadal area. A policeman was also martyred in the operation.

On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Rajanth Singh told security forces in Jammu and Kashmir not to fire first, but to retaliate without counting the bullets, if provoked. "It (Pakistan) is our neighbour, so don't fire first. But if even one bullet comes from that side, then don't take count of the bullets (fired in retaliation)," he said in his directive to the Armed forces.

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