One Terrorist Killed In Retaliatory Police Fire In Kashmir

The police have also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the spot, officials said, adding that the identity of the killed terrorist is still unknown.

One terrorist was killed today in an exchange of fire with the police in Srinagar while another escaped, officials said.

"Terrorists fired upon Srinagar Police team. Police also retaliated. During ensuing chance encounter, one terrorist got neutralised but one escaped," the Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.

The police have also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the spot, officials said, adding that the identity of the killed terrorist is still unknown.

The Kashmir valley has seen a sudden spurt in attacks by terrorists, mostly against the minorities, this week.