SRINAGAR: An unidentified terrorist was killed in a brief encounter in Hazratbal area of Srinagar on Thursday and a search is underway for two others who managed to flee, officials said.
"Around 3:25pm, during a brief shootout between police and terrorists outside the Hazratbal shrine, one terrorist was killed on the spot," the officials said.
A pistol was recovered from the spot, they said.
"Two terrorists have fled towards the Hazratbal shrine complex. Further details are awaited," they added.
In a tweet, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said, "One #terrorist killed by Srinagar Police in #Hazratbal area. Search for two others who fled from the #encounter site going on."
