Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist killed in Pulwama encounter, Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist gunned down in Kulgam

Police and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday killed one terrorist during an encounter at Drabgam area of Pulwama.

In a post on Twitter, Kashmir Police said, "One terrorist killed. Operation going on. Further details shall follow."

The encounter in south Kashmir's Pulwama started on Saturday evening, police said.

Earlier on Saturday, a Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was gunned by security forces in an encounter in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.

According to a report by news agency PTI, police said that based on specific input about the presence of terrorists in Khandipora area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there.

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The cops said that the search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding terrorists fired upon the forces.

"In the exchange of fire, one terrorists was killed. The deceased belonged to the Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit," police said.

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