India, Aug. 2 -- A terrorist was gunned down in an encounter with security forces during Operation Akhal in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army said on Saturday morning. The operation is still underway in the region.

"Intermittent and Intense fire fight continued through the night. Alert troops responded with caliberated fire and tightened the nooze while maintaining contact," Chinar Corps of the Indian Army posted on its official X handle.

"One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces so far," it said further.

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