Three Hizbul Mujhahideen militants were neutralised in an encounter with the security forces today in Avantipora in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.
After receiving a tip-off regarding suspect terrorist movement in Panzgam village in Pulwama, the joint team of the Army and the Police cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to smoke out the militants.
The terrorists opened fire on the security forces upon which heavy fire was returned in kind.
All three terrorists were neutralised in the encounter that ensued and weapons were also recovered from them.
Security forces continued combing operations to secure the area.
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