An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Friday, officials said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Khrew in Pampore area of the district following information about the presence of militants there, the officials said.
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They said the search operation turned into an encounter after the ultras opened fire towards the security forces which was retaliated.
In the ensuing encounter, a militant was killed, the officials said.
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They said the identity and group affiliation of the slain ultra was being ascertained.
The operation is going on, they added.
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