India, Aug. 2 -- At least one terrorist was killed during an ongoing encounter with Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam region on Saturday.

The Indian security forces launched the operation in Akhal forest after receiving specific intelligence input about the presence of terrorists in the area.

Chinar Corps wrote on X: "Intermittent and Intense fire fight continued through the night. Alert troops responded with calibrated fire and tightened the nooze while maintaining contact."

"One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces so far," the security forces said.

Security forces said the operation is currently underway.

The Indian security forces recently conducted Operation Mahadev in Jammu and Kashmir when t...