On specific input regarding the presence of terrorists in Budgam police 53 RR and CRPF, launched a cordon and search operation in Khan Mohalla, Arizal jurisdiction of police station Beerwah. During searches, militants tried to flee and came out of a house and fired indiscriminately on security forces. In retaliation one unknown militant has been neutralized, whose identity and affiliation is being ascertained. Arms and ammunition have been recovered.