New Delhi: A Pakistani terrorist was killed in a joint operation conducted by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in Buchar area of ​​Uri sector, officials told news agency ANI on Sunday.According to the Army, the operation was launched during the intervening night of 14–15 March after receiving specific intelligence from Jammu and Kashmir Police about a possible infiltration attempt in the area.“Based on a specific intelligence input given by Jammu and Kashmir Police regarding an infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched in the general area of ​​Butcher, Uri Sector on the intervening night of 14-15 Mar 26,” the Army said in a statement.Troops deployed in the area noticed suspicious activity in a bush and changed their ambush to intercept the suspect. When challenged by the security forces, the terrorist started firing indiscriminately, leading to a brief exchange of fire.“One Pakistani terrorist was killed in the encounter,” the army said.Security forces recovered war material including an AK rifle, pistol and a large quantity of ammunition from the spot.Officials said search operations are still underway in the area to ensure that no other terrorists are present in the vicinity.