The identity of the terrorist is yet to be ascertained, the police said (Representational)
Security forces killed a terrorist after an encounter in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, the police have said. The terrorist's identity is being ascertained, they said.
Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Kashmir's Zainapora this evening following information about presence of terrorists.
The search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire at security forces, a police official said.
More details were awaited, he added.