Security forces killed five terrorists in Reban avillage in the district of Shopian of Jammu and Kashmir today.

TheIndian Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Shopian Police were partof the joint operation.

With inputs from PTI, Defence spokesman Col RajeshKalia said there was no collateral damage in the operation. "Cordon was laidand contact established leading to a firefight in which five terrorists wereeliminated. The good drills ensured no collateral damage was caused during theoperation."

A police official said the search operation led to an encounter only after terrorists fired at security force and hence they had to retaliate. The operation ran on for over six hours. The situation was brought under control with internet suspension and deployment of additional forces.