Op Akhal: One Terrorist Killed in Encounter with Security Forces in J-K's Kulgam; Operation Continues
KULGAM DISTRICT, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, INDIA, AUG 2 – The Indian Army and allied forces launched the operation based on intelligence and neutralized one terrorist amid ongoing counter-terrorism efforts after recent deadly attacks.
- The Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police launched Operation Akhal on Friday evening in the Akhal forest area of Devsar, Kulgam district, based on specific intelligence inputs.
- Amid intensifying counter-terrorism measures, Operation Akhal follows efforts like Operation Mahadev, which neutralised three terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack, Shah said.
- Conducting a cordon and search operation, security forces involved the Indian Army, CRPF and SOG based on intelligence before terrorists opened fire.
- Saturday morning, the Indian Army confirmed the operation remains ongoing after one terrorist was neutralised, the Chinar Corps said.
- In the broader security push, forces have cordoned the area to track down remaining terrorists, coming two days after Operation Mahadev, as official sources confirm ongoing efforts.
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The army has killed one terrorist in an encounter during a search operation that began on Friday evening in the Akhal area of Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. There are chances of 2 to 3 terrorists being trapped in the area as the terrorists are firing intermittently.


Terrorist Killed In Encounter In J&K, Army Says "Operation Akhal" Underway
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 on Friday.
·New Delhi, India
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