Srinagar: An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Chandaji area of Bandipora in north Kashmir after inputs were received about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists opened fire on the forces, who retaliated.
In the exchange of fire, a terrorist was killed, the official said.
The identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorist is being ascertained, he said, adding the operation is still underway. (PTI)