Three militants killed in encounter in Jammu

Three militants were shot dead by security forces in an encounter in Mahore area of Reasi district on Wednesday.

Three militants were shot dead by security forces in an encounter in Mahore area of Reasi district on Wednesday.

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On tip off, Rashtriya Rifles troops and police launched a joint operation in Pathria, about 200 km from
Jammu, in Mahore area around 0145 hours, a defence spokesman said.

Militants opened fire on the security forces who retaliated. In the subsequent encounter, three militants were
gunned down by the security forces.

Two AK rifles, a pistol and four hand grenades were recovered from the slain militants, whose identity was being
ascertained, the spokesman said.

Search operations were going on in the area.