<span style="color: #222222;">In Jammu and Kashmir, four terrorists were killed in separate encounters with security forces today. Security sources said, three terrorists were killed in a gunfight which broke out in Awantipora area of Pulwama district. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The encounter began when security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Panzgam village and the terrorists hiding there opened fire on the forces. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Officials said, the identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorists is being ascertained. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Another unidentified terrorist was killed in a brief exchange of fire in Sopore area of Baramulla district this afternoon.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Security sources said that arms and ammunition were also recovered from his possession. They said that identity of the slain terrorist is being ascertained.</span>