J&K: Two terrorists killed five security personnel injured in an encounter in Kulgam
- In Reports
- 09:37 PM, Sep 28, 2024
- Myind Staff
Two unidentified terrorists were neutralised, and five security personnel, including an officer, were injured during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, according to police reports on Saturday.
The gunfight erupted in Adigam village, located in the Devsar area of Kulgam district, following a cordon-and-search operation initiated by security forces early in the morning.
“Encounter has started at Adigam Devsar area of #Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice,” said Kashmir Zone Police in a social media post on X on Saturday.
During the initial exchange of fire, Additional Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Mumtaz Ali sustained minor injuries from a stray bullet near the encounter site, officials reported. Four other security personnel were also injured in the course of the operation.
Police confirmed that two terrorists were killed in the encounter and search operations are ongoing in the area. The identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorists are yet to be determined.
Earlier, on September 22, a gunfight occurred between security forces and terrorists in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district. This latest encounter came in the lead-up to Phase 3 of the ongoing assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
Assembly elections are taking place in the Union Territory for the first time in a decade, marking a significant milestone as they are the first elections since the abrogation of Article 370.
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