One terrorist was killed and one policeman lost his life in an encounter that broke out between security forces and ultras who fired at a naka party of the forces in Srinagar late on Saturday police said.
According to the Kashmir Zone police, Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Babu Ram lost his life in the encounter which began after terrorists opened fire at a joint naka of police and the Central Reserve Police Force at Pantha Chowk area.
Following this joint parties of the police and CRPF cordoned off the area and began a search operation.
During the search, terrorists again opened fire upon the search parties, leading to an encounter, according to the police.
The encounter is ongoing and further details are awaited.
( With inputs from ANI )
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