<p>A local militant was killed in a brief encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Monday, police said.</p>.<p>Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Chadoora area following information about the presence of militants there, they said.</p>.<p>A gunfight broke out after the lone militant opened fire on the security forces who retaliated, resulting in the killing of the ultra.</p>.<p>The slain militant has been identified as Adil Ahmed, a resident of Budgam. His group affiliation was not immediately known. </p>
<p>A local militant was killed in a brief encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Monday, police said.</p>.<p>Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Chadoora area following information about the presence of militants there, they said.</p>.<p>A gunfight broke out after the lone militant opened fire on the security forces who retaliated, resulting in the killing of the ultra.</p>.<p>The slain militant has been identified as Adil Ahmed, a resident of Budgam. His group affiliation was not immediately known. </p>