In Jammu & Kashmir, one militant was killed in an encounter in Ladhoo village of Pampore town in Pulwama district this evening. <br/><br/>Security forces launched an operation on the specific information about the presence of militants in the area. As the forces intensified the cordon and search operation, militants hiding in the area opened fire triggering off gunfight. <br/><br/>In the ensuing encounter, one militant was killed. The gunfight was still on, when reports last came in. The identity of the slain militant is being ascertained.