The anti-terror operation is taking place in Manihal area in Shopian district.
New Delhi:
Three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Manihal area of the district following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.
#ShopianEncounterUpdate: 01 more unidentified #terrorist killed (Total 03). #Operation going on. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolicehttps://t.co/XwBpomMIiM
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He said a gun battle broke out when the terrorists opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated.
Three terrorists were killed in the exchange of fire, the official said, adding further details were awaited.