 "Kashmir")
An unidentified militant was killed on Monday in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Kashmir, police said.
Security forces launched a search operation in Bahmnoo area of Pulwama on Monday morning following information about presence of militants there, a police spokesman said.
He said one militant was killed in the operation,which was still going on.
The identity of the slain terrorist could not be ascertained immediately, he added.
