India, Sept. 30 -- At least one terrorist was killed after security forces opened fire on him during an encounter carried out in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district late on Tuesday evening.

According to media reports, the slain terrorist was identified as Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Moosa.

"Vigilant troops observed suspicious activity and upon being challenged, terrorists opened fire, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire during which One terrorist neutralised," Chinar Corps wrote on X.

The operation is currently ongoing.

More details are awaited.

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