Srinagar: A terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar today.
According to the police, the security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Ranbirgarh area in the morning following inputs about the presence of militants.
The forces retaliated when the ultras fired upon them. An unidentified militant was killed in the gunfight, they added.
The identity and group affiliation of the militant was being ascertained. The operation is going on and further details were awaited.