Three people including a 16-year-old girl were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam on Saturday as security forces fired at stone-throwing protesters.

Reports said the security forces opened fire after an army patrol came under attack in the Redwani area of Kulgam.

Those killed were identified as Shakir Ahmad, 22, Irshad Majid, 20 and 16-year-old Andleeb - all residents of Hawoora in Kulgam.

Mobile internet service were suspended in Kulgam and Anantnag districts to curb rumours and more protests.