An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Turkwangam area under Batpora Taluk (administrative division) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 1 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Turkwangam area of Shopian District in south Kashmir during the night following inputs about the presence of militants there, a Police official said, adding that the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon the forces, who retaliated. In the ensuing exchange of firing, a militant was killed, the official said. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militant was being ascertained.