Srinagar, Feb 12:

Two soldiers and four militants were killed on Sunday during a gunfight in south Kashmir's Kulgam district, police said.

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The militants' bodies were recovered from the site of the encounter while the two Rashtriya Rifles (RR) troopers succumbed to injuries.

Security forces had surrounded Fraesal village following a tip-off about the militants hiding in a house.

"When the militants were challenged, they fired at the forces which triggered the gunfight," the police said.

Six people -- three civilians and three soldiers were also injured.

A search operation continued for more holed-up militants. (IANS)