In Jammu & Kashmir, a top Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist Abu Hanzullah was killed today in an encounter with security forces in a village in Kupwara district. Official sources said Hanzullah was one of the top ranking commanders active in Kashmir and involved in several attacks on civilians and security forces in north Kashmir.Inspector General of Police SM Sahai said the terrorist had been killed in the operation launched in Rajwar belt of Handwara.Troops of 21 Rashtriya Rifles and Police launched an operation in Rajwar area on Thursday evening following information about Hanzullah's presence there. The militant opened fire as he was trapped inside a house. The security forces retaliated, triggering off a gunbattle.