An unidentified terrorist was gunned down by the joint team of security forces in the Watergam area of Sopore in Baramulla district on Saturday.
"One terrorist eliminated and war-like stores recovered", Chinar Corps posted on the micro-blogging site X late Saturday evening.
Till the time of filing the report, the operation was going on in the area.
The operation in the area started when a joint team of the Indian army and Jammu and Kashmir police were targeted by the terrorists.
"Consequent to specific intelligence of the area, a joint team of Indian Army and @JmuKmrPolice was fired upon by terrorists in the Watergam area of Sopore. Vigilant troops swiftly responded and a firefight ensued. Operation is in progress", Chinar Corps posted on X.