In Jammu and Kashmir, a Hizbul Mujahideen commander was killed in an encounter with security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar city today.<br />''<br />''Police said that on the specific input about the presence of terrorists in Rangreth near the old Airfield Srinagar, the security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area.<br />''<br />''While the forces were conducting searches in the area, the terrorists opened fire on them. The forces retaliated and in the exchange of fire, a terrorist was killed. He was identified as Hizbul Mujahideen commander Saifullah, who was wanted by security agencies in several cases of terror attacks. <br />''<br />''He had taken over as the Chief Commander of Hizbul Mujahideen after the killing of Reyaz Naikoo this year in the month of May.<br />''<br />''Incriminating materials, including arms and ammunition, were also recovered from the encounter site. Details are awaited.<br />''<br />