SRINAGAR: An army officer was killed and another wounded in exchange of fire between militants and security forces in Baramulla district on Tuesday.
   
The Major was killed in the exchange of fire that broke out at Rajwali forest in Baramulla district during a search operation, a defence spokesman said.
 
Another officer of the same rank was also injured in the incident.
 
Security forces launched an operation in the area following specific information about presence of militants in the forest.
  
The exchange of fire was still going on between the two sides, they said.