Srinagar, April 2 -- An unidentified terrorist was killed in the forests of Ganderbal during a joint operation of Army and the Police.

The Army late last night launched an operation in the Arahama forests in Ganderbal district. The search and cordon operation continued throughout the night.

The Army confirmed the killing of one unidentified terrorist and the said operation is still in progress.

Army's Chinar Corps said the operation was launched after the Army received specific information about terrorist presence in Arhama forests.

"Based on specific intelligence input, joint search operation was launched by #IndianArmy and @JmuKmrPolice in Gen area Arahama of Ganderbal. During the search, vigilant troops observed suspicious activity...