3 militants killed in gunbattle with security forces in J-K

Three unidentified militants were on Monday 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.

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He added that three militants were killed in the ensuing gunbattle.

Further details are awaited.