In a tragic update, five terrorists have been neutralized in two seperate encounters in Kulgam, district of Jammu and Kashmir. The encounters started on Saturday that claimed the lives of two soldiers. It included para trooper, while other sustained injuries.
In a significant milestone for security forces, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain announced on Sunday that six terrorists have been killed in ongoing encounters in the Kulgam district.
Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, DGP Swain confirmed that encounters are underway at two different sites in the district. “Six terrorists have been neutralized,” he stated. DGP Swain highlighted that these operations are gaining momentum and emphasized the importance of such successes in strengthening the security environment.
“This is undoubtedly a significant milestone for the security forces. These successes are crucial in fortifying the security environment. The people are coming together to end terrorism, and the operations are gaining momentum. The current operation is still ongoing and has not yet concluded,” he added.
He also mentioned reports of local terrorists being involved in these operations. “We have received news of the involvement of local terrorists as well,” he said.
It was the Modergam village where the first encounter took place that comprised of CRPF, Army and the local police. A para-trooper was shot and killed in the opening gunfight. The operation developed into a full-scale attack on the terrorists’ hideout, a target house. Security personnel demolished the home by late Saturday night, and this morning they found the body of one terrorist.
#WATCH | Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between terrorists and security forces in Frisal Chinnigam area of Kulgam district. 4 terrorists have been neutralised and look out for others is on. Further details awaited.
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Concurrently, there was another intense gunfight in Kulgam’s Frisal neighborhood. After a protracted gunfight, four terrorists’ bodies were discovered via drone footage. During this altercation, one army soldier was murdered and another was injured. The terrorists’ remains could not be immediately retrieved due to intense fire coming from the target position. Authorities believe there are two more terrorists hidden at the encounter location, which is still heavily guarded.
There were allegations of gunfire close to an army base in a different event that occurred in the Rajouri district. Although preliminary reports revealed an attempted terror attack on the Manjakote army base throughout the night, the army has not confirmed these facts and one soldier was hurt.
