A third terrorist has been killed in an ongoing encounter in North Kashmir's Baramulla district, officials said on Saturday.

 "Another terrorist killed (total three). Search operation in progress," police said.

The firefight at forward area of Uri, started after a joint team of police and security forces got an input about the presence of terrorists.

After security forces cordoned off the area, terrorists hiding there started firing drawing retaliation by the personnel.

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