A Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist was killed in a gun battle with security forces on Tuesday in Nawa Kadal locality of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer said.
Three security force personnel were also injured during the operation, which is underway, the officer said.
The operation began around midnight when security forces encircled a cluster of houses in the dense neighbourhood of the city. Local residents said they heard an exchange of fire in the locality around midnight.
Mobile internet service in the city has been suspended as a precautionary measure, officials said.
“#Encounter has started at #Kanemazar #Nawakadal area of #Srinagar. JKP and CRPF are on the job. Further details shall follow,” Kashmir zone police had tweeted earlier.
