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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