3 unidentified terrorists were neutralised on August 21 in an encounter between terrorists and the security forces in Awantipora. The encounter took place in the upper reaches of the forest area of Nagbaeran Tral. Major General, Rashim Bali said, “We came to know that the 3 terrorists were operating in the area for a long time. Their elimination has sent a strong message that there is no place for them in the Valley.”