Srinagar: Three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday, police officials said.
The encounter started in the upper reaches of the forest area of Nagbaeran Tral in Awantipora after police and army launched a search operation early Saturday morning, they added.
Army said as a follow up to Operation Hangalmarg, Victor Force, it has been conducting search operations in the upper reaches of Nagaberan and Dacchigam Forests since August 17.
"Three unidentified terrorists affiliated with proscribed terror outfit JeM killed. Search going on. Further details shall follow, "Kashmir police said in a tweet.
On Friday, two terrorists belonging to the "hit squad" of Hizbul Mujahideen were killed in an encounter with security forces at Khrew in Pulwama district, police said.
"Two AK 47s, one SLR and other warlike stores have been recovered from them. Identity of the terrorists is being ascertained."
It is pertinent to note that Saifullah alias Lamboo, involved in Pulwama attack, was also neutralised in the same area on July 31.
"The operation once again highlights that security forces remain committed to countering the threat to the Kashmiri citizens through relentless operations, to be able to create a secure environment in the Kashmir Valley," the army said.