Three terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam

Three terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday morning, officials said.

The exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces is still underway, Jammu and Kashmir Police said. Four terrorists are believed to be trapped at the site.

Earlier, a joint team of Army, CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a cordon and search operation in Manzgam area of Kulgram district after getting specific inputs about the presence of terrorists. At around 5:45 am, the terrorists opened fire at the security forces during the search operation.

This comes a day after the forces arrested four terrorists on the information provided by three over ground workers. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also seized from them.