In Jammu and Kashmir, one terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Hajin area of Bandipora district today.
Police said, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in village Shakurdin Thursday morning following information about presence of terrorists there.
The search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire towards security forces.
A senior police official said, the killed terrorist belongs to the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba outfit and is a Pakistani national.
Arms and ammunition including AK 47 rifles and other incriminating materials have been recovered from the encounter site.
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