In an encounter between security forces and terrorists that ensued in Srinagar, three terrorists were neutralised.
GoC Kilo Force, Major General HS Sahi said, "We had inputs about terrorists preparing for a huge attack in the area.
A building near National Highway was cordoned and terrorists asked to surrender.
As one of them tried to come out, other 2 terrorists hiding inside threw grenades at forces.
The joint operation launched by Army, JKP and CRPF concluded at 11:30 am today.
We again appealed to terrorists to surrender in morning but they replied by firing and threw grenades.
Thereafter, all 3 terrorists were neutralised." The encounter between security forces and terrorists had started on night of December 29.