Kulgam: Three army jawan and a police officer were injured in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces in Kulgam. An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Adigam village of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday early morning. Official sources say that at least two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the region.
Police and security forces are actively engaged in the operation.
In a post on X, Kashmir Zone police said, "Encounter has started at Adigam Devsar area of Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow."
#Encounter has started at Adigam Devsar area of #Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) September 28, 2024
As per officials a joint team of security forces among CRPF Army and Jammu and Kashmir police launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the said area. Officials said that as the joint teams approached towards the suspected spot the hiding militants fired upon them which was retaliated to triggering an encounter. Search operations intensified by security forces to neutralise the militants.
Earlier, on September 22, an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district. The operation is underway and further details are awaited.
