J&K: 3 terrorists killed, one surrenders in Shopian encounter

A group of four new recruits of Al-Badr terror outfit were trapped in Kulgam area amid a cordon and search operation. Acting on a specific input about the militant presence, police and army had started a joint operation on Wednesday night. Police said turning down the surrender offer, the trapped terrorists fired and lobbed grenade on the joint search party.

"One newly recruited terrorist namely Tausif Ahmad surrendered," police said. "Three terrorists were killed. Search is going on."