3 terrorists killed in Kulgam, J&K

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter between security forces and militants at Lower Munda in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday morning.

Srinagar, April 27 Three terrorists were killed in an encounter between security forces and militants at Lower Munda in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday morning.

"Op Lower Munda (Kulgam). Three terrorists killed. Joint Operation in progress," Army said in a brief statement.

A cordon was laid after security forces had an input about the presence of militants in the area.

As the forces zeroed in, the hiding militants fired at the security forces that triggered the encounter.

The identity of the slain militants was being ascertained.

( With inputs from IANS )