A terrorist was killed and two army soldiers were martyred in an ongoing encounter with security forces at Chermarg Zainapora area in South Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said on Saturday.

Police said, based on a specific input regarding the presence of terrorist in village Chermarg Zainapora area of Shopian, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by police, army's 1st RR and CRPF.