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Four unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, 20 March, a defence spokesman said.
"Four militants have been killed in the Arampora operation in Kupwara district. The operation is still in progress," the defence spokesman said.
He said the soldiers reacted swiftly and launched an operation to track down the militants.
"Around 3.30 pm, a gun battle broke out between the militants and the security forces," he said.
(This is a developing copy and will be updated)
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