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Encounters Breaks Out in J&K’s Kulgam

KULGAM, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, AUG 1 – Security forces launched a counterterrorism operation in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, targeting militants amid rising regional tensions, officials reported.

  • On Friday, PTI reported an encounter broke out in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, as security forces engaged terrorists in a fierce gunfight.
  • Amid reports of terrorist presence, Army, police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Akhal forest following specific intelligence inputs.
  • Amid heavy gunfire, reinforcements were rushed to the encounter site and the cordon was strengthened as forces held their position.
  • This is the third encounter this week, as security forces respond amid the ongoing Operation Mahadav; details are awaited.
  • Amid the encounter, top security officials held an operational review, with Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat and Inspector General of Police V.K. Birdi visiting Kulgam to assess the situation.
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The Kashmiriyat broke the news in on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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