Srinagar, Jun 16 (PTI) Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Turkawangam area of Shopian in south Kashmir this morning after receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

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He said an encounter ensued as militants fired upon a search party and the forces retaliated.

In the exchange of firing, three militants were killed, he said.

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The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants are being ascertained.

Two AK rifles and one INSAS rifle have been recovered from the spot.

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