'We even used rocket launchers as the militants were firing heavily and throwing grenades,' said Doda district Senior Superintendent of Police Prabhat Singh.

'Two militants were killed in the battle. Their associate Shakeela was seriously injured and has been hospitalised,' he added.

Prabhat Singh said Shakeela was married to a militant Haq Nawaz, who was killed a few years ago. 'This lady was used as a helper,' Prabhat Singh said.

Gurdeep Singh said search was on to find if any more militants were hiding in the area.