Srinagar, May 5: Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chattabal area of Srinagar today. One civilian was also reported killed in clashes that erupted between protesters and security forces near the encounter site in the densely populated. Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Range) Swayam Prakash Pani told PTI, "On the basis of the materials recovered from the site, it was found that the terrorists belonged to the outlawed LeT."

One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was injured during the gunfight. He was rushed immediately to the hospital. The encounter broke out in the morning when security forces cordoned off the area after getting information about the presence of terrorists in the area. The state police and CRPF personnel conducted a joint operation.

Protesters pelted stones at security forces engaged in the encounter in Chattabal and adjoining areas. This led to clashes in the area in which four CRPF jawans were injured, reported India Today. According to a police official, several civilians were injured in the clashes and one of them died at a hospital in Srinagar.

According to a police spokesman, one person identified as Adil Ahmad Yadoo was brought to SMHS hospital whom doctors declared brought dead. Medical bulletin suggests that the person died due to a crush injury in a road traffic accident at Noorbagh. On the contrary local residents alleged that Yadoo was shot by security forces. However, the post-mortem report said Yadoo was hit by a speeding vehicle and there was no bullet injury, the police said.

Mobile and internet services suspended in Srinagar. Besides three AK rifles, a huge quantity of ammunition, including five magazines each, and a medical kit were recovered from the militants. The search operation is still going on in the area.

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