Rajouri, November 17: One terrorist was killed in the Budhal area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday in an encounter with security forces, officials said. The exchange of fire started after the security forces moved towards the targeted house. "Based on specific information, a joint operation was launched by Rajouri Police, Army, SF and CRPF in the general area Behrote top, PS Budhal this morning. While moving towards the target house, the terrorists started firing on the operation parties from inside. The exchange of fire continued for some time and during the ensuing operation, one terrorist was killed," J-K Police said. Jammu and Kashmir Encounter: Gunfight Breaks Out Between Terrorists and Security Forces in Budhal Area of Rajouri District (Watch Video)

However, the identity of the killed terrorist is being ascertained. As per the police official, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the encounter site. "1 AK 47, 3 magazines, 3 grenades and 1 pouch have been recovered during the operation so far," he added. Jammu and Kashmir Encounter: Three Terrorists Killed in Gunfight With Security Forces in Kulgam (Watch Video)

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"Area is under cordon and search is going on," the police said. Further details are awaited.

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