New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- Three terrorists were killed on Wednesday in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district.

Security forces surrounded Pazalpora area following specific information about the presence of terrorists there.

As the security forces closed on the hiding terrorists, they fired upon them triggering an encounter, an official said.

Police have also recovered arms and ammunition from the site of encounter.

Kashmir Zone Police tweeted, "Three terrorists killed.Arms and ammunition recovered. Identity and affiliation being ascertained. Search continues".

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