Three militants killed in gunbattle with security forces in J&K

Srinagar: Three unidentified militants were today killed by the security forces in an encounter in Anantnag district of south Kashmir, said defence officials.

The encounter broke out at around 8 pm at Wanihama village of Anantnag, following an anti-militancy operation launched by the security forces, said a defence spokesman. He added that three militants were killed in the ensuing gunbattle. Further details are awaited.