Kulgam: Two terrorists were killed, 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.
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."
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.
“After carefully approaching the hiding terrorists to ensure that no damage is caused to civilian life and property, the security forces came under heavy firing from the terrorists. Three Army soldiers and an officer of J&K Police were injured. Security forces have plugged all escape routes to ensure that the hiding terrorists are unable to escape. Reinforcements have already reached the encounter site. The injured security personnel have been shifted to a hospital for treatment," officials said. (With agency inputs)
#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
