Security forces killed three terrorists of the Hizbul Mujahideen in south Kashmir’s Pulwama in a gun battle, which started early on Sunday, police said.
“Killed terrorists identified as Omar Fayaz @ Hamad Khan, Adil Bashir @ Abu Dujana & Faizan Hameed. As per police records affiliated with proscribed #terror outfit HM. Involved in several terror #crimes & civilian atrocities,” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.
Police also said that arms and ammunition were recovered from the killed terrorists.
Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Gulshanpora area of Tral in the morning after receiving specific intelligence about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.
The official said said as the forces were conducting the searches, terrorists fired at them, triggering an encounter.