Four militants killed in encounter with security forces in Shopian

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Shopian's Malhoora area on Tuesday, in which four terrorists were killed.

Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir): Atleast four militants were killed in an encounter that broke out between security personnel and militants in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Melhora area of Shopian Tuesday night following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

He said the hiding militants opened fire at the security forces, who retaliated, triggering a gun battle.

Four militants have been killed so far in the operation, which was going on till the last reports were received, the official said.

The identity of the slain militants is being ascertained, he added.

Indian Army Chinar Corps on twitter said that the operation is still going on.