The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Likhdipora area of Kulgam in South Kashmir following specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area, a police official said. He said as the forces were conducting the searches of the area, the hiding terrorists fired at them. The gunfight is going on and further details are awaited

Srinagar: A terrorist was killed on Saturday in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

The security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Likhdipora in the south Kashmir district following specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area, a police official said.

As the forces were searching the area, the hiding terrorists fired upon them.

The forces retaliated, ensuing an encounter, in which a terrorist was killed, the official said.

He said the identity and group affiliation of the terrorist is being ascertained.

The operation is going on, the official added.