<p>Four militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said.</p>.<p>Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kiloora area of Shopian district in south Kashmir following specific information about the presence of militants, a police official said.</p>.<p>He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon a search party of the forces, which retaliated.</p>.<p>In the ensuing exchange of fire, four militants were killed, the official said.</p>.<p>He said the identity and group affiliation of the slain militants was being ascertained. The operation is on, the official added. </p>
<p>Four militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said.</p>.<p>Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kiloora area of Shopian district in south Kashmir following specific information about the presence of militants, a police official said.</p>.<p>He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon a search party of the forces, which retaliated.</p>.<p>In the ensuing exchange of fire, four militants were killed, the official said.</p>.<p>He said the identity and group affiliation of the slain militants was being ascertained. The operation is on, the official added. </p>