Terrorist killed during ongoing joint operation of security forces at J-K's Awantipora

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Mandoora in Tral area.

Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Friday, police said.

An encounter is underway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Jammu district. (Reuters File Photo)

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Mandoora in Tral area, following information about the presence of militants there, they said.

The encounter broke out after militants opened fire at the security forces, who retaliated, police said.

Three militants were killed in the swift retaliatory action by the security forces, they said, adding that the identity of the slain ultras was being ascertained.