J&K encounter: At least 3 terrorists trapped by security forces in Kulgam; operation under way
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J&K encounter: At least 3 terrorists trapped by security forces in Kulgam; operation under way
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the forest area in the south Kashmir district’s Akhal. The search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding terrorists opened fire at the forces, who retaliated. Media reports suggests that two to three terrorists, suspected to be foreign nationals may be involved in the gunfight.
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(with PTI inputs)
NEW DELHI: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Akhal area of Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday, according to an official statement.The Jammu and Kashmir Police said a joint team comprising personnel from the Special Operations Group (SOG), Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is actively engaged in the ongoing anti-terror operation.Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the forest area in the south Kashmir district’s Akhal after receiving specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.The search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding terrorists opened fire at the forces, who retaliated, he said.”Encounter has started at Akhal area of district #Kulgam. SOG, J&K Police, Army and CRPF on job,” the Kashmir Zone Police said in a post on X.The Chinar Corps of the Indian Army, based in Kashmir, also shared an update on the operation. In a post on X, it said: “OP AKHAL, Kulgam: Contact established in General Area Akhal, Kulgam. Joint Operation in progress.”Media reports suggests that two to three terrorists, suspected to be foreign nationals may be involved in the gunfight.