The Centre on Saturday asked all security forces to take necessary steps to restore order and peace in Manipur, and to take strict action against anyone trying to indulge in violent or disruptive activities
The attack unfolded around 3 pm on Sunday, with heavily armed militants firing on both the CRPF post at Jakuradhor and the police station.
In a post on X, Kashmir Zone Police said, "Two terrorists have been neutralised in the Sopore encounter. Identification and affiliation is being ascertained. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition recovered. Further details shall follow."
Philippine security forces have killed seven suspected criminals in a clash in southern Philippines, a military commander said Saturday.
The operations, aimed at curbing illegal weapons stockpiling, have bolstered the ongoing efforts to maintain peace in the conflict-affected region.
The gunfight ensued after terrorists fired at the security forces who were carrying out a search and cordon operation in the area.
According to reports, two Special Police Officers who had decamped with weapons on Thursday are among the four killed.
The protest came days after Amit Shah took charge of the Home Ministry in the Narendra Modi-led NDA government.
Additional forces were rushed to the area to flush out the militants from the orchard area, police sources said.
Reports said the holed-up militants managed to escape while the security forces were dealing with the protesters in Kulgam district.
