A defence spokesman said that five militants were killed.
Earlier, Director General of Police S P Vaid said four JeM militants were killed at Dulanja in Uri sector in a joint operation by the Army, police, and other security forces.
"Three suicidal JeM terrorists killed in Dulanja Uri while infiltrating in a joint operation by @JmuKmrPolice/Army/ CAPF.Search for the fourth terrorist is still on," Vaid said in a tweet.
Three suicidal JeM terrorists killed in Dulanja Uri while infiltrating in a joint operation by @JmuKmrPolice / Army / CAPF. Search for the fourth terrorist is still on.
— Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) January 15, 2018
The fourth terrorist has also been neutralised. Keep up the good work! https://t.co/B2gqRr6Fgj
— Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) January 15, 2018
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2 more dead bodies of terrorists recovered from encounter site taking the total to 6. https://t.co/IkNconoAvC
— Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) January 15, 2018
Correction 5 bodies recovered 6 th being searched . https://t.co/M1dmdEzGlu
— Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) January 15, 2018
The DGP later updated that the fourth militant has also been killed.