As per ANI sources, fearing protests in Srinagar as one of the killed terrorists belongs to Soura of Srinagar city. The authorities have ordered the closure of all schools and colleges for today. Restrictions have been imposed in old Srinagar city and high-speed internet is also down.
An anti-militancy operation was launched in Hakura area of Anantnag district late last night following information about the presence of militants in the area.
An army official said that three militants were killed in the pre-dawn encounter with security forces.
The identity and group affiliation of the militants was not immediately known and the operation is still in progress.