Troops patrolling the LoC in Macchil sector of Kupwara noticed some suspicious movement in the wee hours of Monday, defence sources said.
They said the army soldiers challenged the militants, who opened fire on the security forces' positions.
In retaliatory firing, one militant was killed and some arms and ammunition was recovered from the spot, the sources said, adding that the operation was still in progress.
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