J&K: One militant killed in encounter with security forces in Lobab

An encounter broke out today between terrorists and security forces in Lolab area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.

One terrorist has been gunned down by security forces in the ongoing encounter, according to ANI.

Earlier in the day, a terrorist was killed by the security forces in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The encounter broke out early in the morning and went on for few hours.

Last week, as many as eight Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were martyred and 24 others injured in a major ambush by two terrorists who were neutralised in the encounter at Pampore.

Arms and ammunition including 2 AK 47 Rifles, 11 hand grenades were also recovered from the killed terrorists.

More details awaited.

-With inputs from ANI