Srinagar April 29(KNS):Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday confirmed the killing of three unidentified militants in Melhoora village of south Kashmir's Shopian district.

According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), J&K Police on its official twitter handler had earlier stated, "#ShopianEncounterUpdate: So far 02 unidentified #terrorists killed. Search operation still going on. Further details shall follow".

Now early morning, fresh firing was started by militant who was hiding under the debris.

"The third militant was also killed," a police official told KNS.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The area was cordoned off on Tuesday after input about militants hiding in the area was recieved by forces. Soon after anti-militancy operation was launched in the area, intermittent exchange of fire took place from both the sides however due to darkness anti-militancy operation was put on hold during intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday.

According to police official, earlier two unidentified bodies were recovered from the gunfight site during early morning of Wednesday. He added that third militant has also been killed. (KNS)