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Encounter underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam day after two terrorists killed
The encounter, which started between the security forces and terrorists on Friday evening, resumed in Kulgam’s Akhal area on Sunday.
A day after two terrorists were killed during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir, the security forces resumed the anti-terror operation in the Kulgam district.
The encounter, which started between the security forces and terrorists on Friday evening, in Kulgam’s Akhal area resumed for the third consecutive day on Sunday, PTI reported.
The security forces are using drones and thermal imaging devices to locate and target the terrorists, sources told Hindustan Times.
The overnight encounter began after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in a forest area at Akhal in the south Kashmir district, following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists.
After an initial exchange of fire on Friday evening, the operation was halted for the night. The cordon was strengthened, and additional reinforcements were rushed to the area, officials said. The firing resumed on Saturday morning, during which two terrorists were killed.
In a post on X, Chinar Corps of the Indian Army said, "OP AKHAL, Kulgam. Intermittent and intense firefight continued through the night. Alert troops responded with calibrated fire and tightened the noose while maintaining contact."
"One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces so far. Operation continues," post added on X.
The operation is being jointly conducted by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir police, CRPF, and the Special Operations Group (SOG).
