Srinagar, March 22: A joint operation by the security forces was conducted on Monday morning in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian following inputs on terrorists presence in the Munihal area of the city. The encounter was initiated based on the inputs provided by the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Four terrorists were eliminated in the encounter. Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in Pulwama District.

The Chinar Corps of Indian Army posted on Twitter about the operation and added that the area was cordoned, contact established and firefight was ensued. All the four terrorists belonged to the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, Kashmir IG Vijay Kumar told news agency ANI. One army personnel has also sustained injuries in the encounter. Terror Attack in Jammu and Kashmir: 2 Cops Dead After Terrorists Open Fire at Police Party in Barzulla Area of Srinagar; Incident Caught on Camera.

Update by ANI: 

A total of four terrorists eliminated in the encounter with security forces in Shopian. Joint operation in over now. One AK and one pistol has been recovered. The situation is under control, IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said as reported by ANI.

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