One terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Kupwara district of North Kashmir today morning. While the slain terrorist has not been identified as yet, two Lashkar-e-Taiba militants are believed to be hiding in the area.

The encounter broke out when security forces of 9 Para Army SOG of Jammu and Kashmir Police were intensifying cordon Anawan village of Hajin in Kupwara.

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Kashmir: One terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Kupwara

The slain terrorist has not been identified as yet, however, two Lashkar-e-Taiba militants are believed to be hiding in the area.