Encounter was going on in kukernag area of Anantnag, reportedly presence of 2/3 terrorists, firing stopped , search is on. — Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) 1535072754000

(with agencies input)

NEW DELHI: A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said.A police spokesman said a search operation was launched by security forces in Vailoo area of Kokernag in the south Kashmir district in the early today.During the search operation, the search party came in contact with the militants leading to an encounter and in the ensuing encounter, one terrorist was killed, he said.He said huge quantity of ammunition and incriminating material was seized from the site of the encounter."From the incriminating material seized, it is learnt that the killed terrorist is a Pakistani affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and was involved in several attacks on security forces and civilians in the area,” the spokesman said.The identity of the slain ultra is being ascertained.He said police have registered a case under relevant sections of law and investigation has been initiated.According to J&K DGP, SP Vaid the firing has stopped."In continued offensive against terrorists, some suspected associates detained for questioning, 4 hideouts identified, 2 destroyed, some incriminating material seized," Vaid addedAs a precautionary measure, authorities have suspended mobile internet services in the district.