Delhi, December 19, 2024: Two security forces personnel were injured while five terrorists are believed to have been killed after an encounter broke out between the ultras and security forces in South Kashmir’s Kulgam on Thursday morning.
Police sources said the encounter broke out during a cordon-and-search operation in the Kadder area of the district.
A senior police officer said “five bodies have been sighted” and the operation is still under way.
Police had inputs that four to five terrorists are believed to have been trapped in an orchard, he said.
“#Encounter has started in the Kadder area of #Kulgam district. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” Kashmir Police wrote on X.
“A joint operation was launched by security forces following specific intelligence inputs regarding presence of suspected terrorists there”, Srinagar-based Army’s Chinar Corps said.
“Suspicious activity was observed by vigilant troops and on being challenged, terrorists opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated,” it said.
Summary: Five terrorists were killed and two security personnel injured during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, highlighting ongoing counter-terrorism operations.