In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, three terrorists were killed in an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in Hakripora village in Kakapora area of Pulwama district this afternoon.<br />'' <br />''Police sources said that a joint team of security forces launched a cardon and search operation (CASO) at the village in south Kashmir following the inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. <br />''<br />''As the joint team approached towards the suspected spot, the terrorists fired upon them and in retaliation, three terrorists were gunned down. <br />''<br />''The identity of the slain terrorists is being ascertained. <br />''<br />''Arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, the search operation in the area was going on when the last reports came in. Details are awaited. </span>