SRINAGAR: The army gave a major setback to terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. Five terrorists were killed in two separate encounters in the last 12 hours. Jaish-e-Mohammed commander Zahid Wani was among the killed.

The encounters took place in Pulwama and Budgam districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Weapons were seized from the terrorists.

In another operation in Chrar-e-Sharief area of Budgam district, one terrorist was killed. Reports suggest that the army is continuing its search for terrorists.