An unidentified terrorist was neutralised by the security forces in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
A policeman also suffered injuries in the encounter with the terrorist.
"#Encounter has started at Khagund #Verinag area of #Anantnag. Police & Security Forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice," said a tweet from the Twitter handle of Kashmir Zone Police.
"#AnantnagEncounterUpdate: 01 unidentified #terrorist killed. One policeman injured.#Operation in progress. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice," added Kashmir Zone Police in another tweet.
Further details are awaited.