Srinagar
The gunfight took place after the security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of a specific information about the presence of terrorists.
As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where terrorists were hiding they came under a heavy volume of fire that triggered the encounter.
"One unidentified terrorist killed in the encounter at Shopian. Operation is going on," police said.
The encounter started on Saturday evening. The operation is still going on.
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