Srinagar, Nov 9 (PTI) An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces in Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday, officials said.

"Acting on a specific input regarding the presence of #terrorists in Rampora #Sopore area of #Baramulla, a joint anti-terrorist operation was launched by Police and security forces. During the search operation, an exchange of fire took place," Kashmir Zone Police posted on X.

Also Read | Samosa Politics Spices Up in Himachal Pradesh: BJP MLA Orders 11 Samosas Online for CM Sukhvinder Sukhu, Takes a Dig at Alleged CIB Probe; Congress Says 'Internal Matter of Agency'.

It said the details of the operation were awaited.

However, a senior police officer on the condition of anonymity said one terrorist has been killed in the operation.

Also Read | Bengaluru Shocker: Woman Finds Hidden Mobile Filming Her in Toilet of Hospital, Suspect Arrested.

The identity and group affiliation of the slain ultra is being ascertained, he added.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)