India, Dec. 16 -- Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday intensified the search for three terrorists in a village in Udhampur district, a day after a policeman was killed in a gunfight, officials said.

The encounter took place at village Soan in Majalta area of the hilly district when security forces launched a search operation following information about the presence of three terrorists believed to be affiliated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit, PTI news agency quoted officials as saying.

During the encounter in Soan village of the Majalta area on Monday, one terrorist was injured while two policemen sustained minor bullet wounds.

Inspector General of Police (Jammu Zone) Bhim Sen Tuti said the search operatio...