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J&K: Terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in Budgam

A terrorist has been killed in an encounter with security forces in Chadoora of Budgam district in Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter ensued after terrorists opened fire on a police party in Zuhama.

J&K: Terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in Budgam

BUDGAM: A terrorist has been killed in an encounter with security forces in Chadoora of Budgam district in Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter ensued after terrorists opened fire on a police party in Zuhama.

One more terrorist is believed to be holed at the site. Security forces have cordoned off the area and search is on for the other terrorist.

Police said the Army`s Rashtriya Rifles, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of state police ringed Kaneera village following a tip about the presence of terrorists.

"As the security forces closed in, they were fired at by terrorists, triggering an encounter," a police officer said. "One militant has been killed in this operation which is still on."