Kulgam/IBNS: Three terrorists were eliminated after the 40-hour-long encounter, which has now been completed, in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam, the Indian Army said.

The encounter, which began in the intervening night of May 6-7, concluded on Thursday morning.

The Army posted on X, "A Joint Operation, that commenced on the intervening night of 06-07 May in general area Redwani Payeen, Kulgam, has been concluded after a relentless vigil of approximately 40 hours. 03xTerrorists have been eliminated along with recovery of war like stores, inflicting yet another hit on the terror ecosystem.

"The Chinar Corps remains committed to maintaining peace and tranquility in Kashmir."

The Army has recovered war-like stones, arms and ammunition from the militants.

The encounter broke out between the militants and security forces on May 6-7 intervening night in the Redwani Payeen area.

The joint operation of the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police was launched soon after.