In an encounter between the security forces and the ultras, a terrorist of the proscribed terror outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen was killed on early Saturday at the Khandipora area of Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir.

The encounter is still underway and the security forces are on the job, police said.

Meanwhile, the Army in a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two active terrorists linked with the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Baramulla, reported Times Now.

"Acting promptly on specific information, Police along with Army arrested 2 active terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT identified as Irshad Ahmad Mir son of Abdul Rehman Mir (a categorized terrorist) and Zahid Bashir son of Bashir Ahmad, both residents of Nehalpora Pattan area of Baramulla," stated an official release.

Incriminating materials, arms of ammunition including two Chinese Pistols, 18 live rounds of cartridges, and two magazines were recovered from their possession. The police have registered a case under relevant sections of law.

A probe is underway into the matter.