Awantipora (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 18 (ANI): The terrorist eliminated in an encounter at Meej in Pampore area of Awantipora, had entered the mosque to take refuge, said the Indian Army.

He later shifted to an adjoining shed. The joint operation is in progress.

Also Read | School Will be Named After Martyr Ganesh Ram Kunjam, Chhattisgarh CM Announces to Give Ex-Gratia of Rs 20 Lakh to Family Member of Kunjam: Live Breaking News Headlines & Coronavirus Updates, June 18, 2020.

Jammu and Kashmir Police DGP Dilbag Singh said on Thursday that a terrorist was eliminated in exchange of gunfire with security forces and police at Meej in Pampore area of Awantipora.

The operation was launched last night by army and security forces and the target house was adjoining a big mosque.

Also Read | Manipur Political Crisis: Congress Moves No-Confidence Motion Against Biren Singh-Led BJP Government.

"Last night Awantipur Police launched an operation at village Meez in Pampore, along with army and security forces. Target house is adjoining a big mosque. After an initial exchange of fire and a grenade throw, while the cordon was being laid, the terrorists seemed to have shifted to the mosque. Exchange of fire resumed as the terrorists shifted to adjoining shed. One militant killed so far," Singh said. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)