In an encounter at Kanelwan area of Anantnag district in south Kashmir one terrorist was killed last night, the news is confirmed by the  Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday.

The J&K Police on Twitter tweeted 'Kanelwan Anantnag encounter update. One militant killed. Arms ammunition recovered'

The police in a statement said "On a specific input about the presence of three terrorists in general area of Herpora Kanelwan Karvel Anantnag, an operation was launched by Anantnag police, 3 RR and CRPF 40/90 Bn. During search operation, terrorists fired on the search party resulting in exchange of fire," 

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