US EditionOp 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.
Op Akhal: One terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Kulgam; operation continues
Security forces said Friday's search operation had turned into an encounter after the terrorists hiding in the forest area in the south Kashmir district's Akhal opened fire at the forces. It is continuing for a 2nd day on Saturday.
After 'Mahadev', 'Operation Akhal' Corner's More Terrorists in J&K
Forces Corner More Terrorists in 'Operation Akhal'Following the recent success of 'Operation Mahadev', Indian security forces have launched a new anti-terror operation, codenamed 'Operation Akhal', in Jammu and Kashmir. In an ongoing gunfight in the Kulgam district, one terrorist has been killed, and two others are currently trapped and surrounded by a tight cordon. This operation is a direct continuation of the effort to dismantle the terror mo…
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