Five terrorists have been killed in an encounter with security forces at Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian's Killora Village, 55 kilometres from Srinagar.

Four terrorists were killed Saturday morning; the body of another terrorist shot dead Friday night has been recovered.

Two security forces were also injured during the encounter.

Security forces launch search and cordon operation after a top Lashkar militant killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian?.

An AK-47 assault rifle was found with him.

Jammu and Kashmir has been divided between India and Pakistan since 1947.

The mountainous region has a long history of conflict and is one of the most heavily militarised places on Earth.