As reported by news agency ANI, one terrorist has been killed in an encounter in the Bilawar area of Kathua.
The encounter on Friday, onducted by small J&K Police team in a joint operation with the Army and CRPF, neutralised a Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed commander, as confirmed by the J&K Police.
Ahead of the upcoming 77th Republic Day, security protocols have been tightened across the valley.
Further details are awaited.