In Jammu & Kashmir, one terrorist was killed in an encounter between terrorists and the security forces in central Kashmir's Budgam district this evening.<br />''<br />''Security sources said that a joint party of security forces launched cordon and search operation on the basis of input of presence of terrorists in Behrampora area of Chadoora Tehsil in the district. As the forces zeroed in on the suspected place, the hiding terrorist fired indiscriminately triggering gunfight.<br />''<br />''The sources said, one terrorist was killed on the spot during the gunfight. Arms and ammunition was recovered from the encounter site. The operation concluded the identity of the slain terrorist is being ascertained.<br />''<br />''Earlier in the day, terrorists attacked Central Reserve Police Force party at Sarnal Anantnag in South Kashmir. No loss or injury was reported from the incident site. Forces cordoned off the area to nab attackers.<br />''<br />''Another tragedy was averted by security forces after they detected and recovered around four kilograms of IED (Improvised Explosive Device) from under the small bridge at Panzla area on Rafiabad-Baramulla Road in North Kashmir.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />