Three militants killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian

Srinagar: Three unidentified militants 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.

He said a gun battle broke out when the militants opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated.