India, Sept. 4 -- One terrorist was killed on Friday in a joint operation carried out by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in a forested area deep inside Budgam district, an official statement said.

Srinagar-based Chinar Corps posted on X, "Based on specific intelligence input, a joint search operation was launched by the Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF in Ashdar Gali, Budgam.

"Vigilant troops observed suspicious activity and upon being challenged, terrorists opened fire, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire during which one terrorist was neutralised and one AK rifle was recovered. A search operation is in progress."

The operation remains underway as security forces continue to search for another terrorist believed to be ...