Two unidentified terrorists were killed and one policemen killed, besides five security personnel, including an officer, sustained injuries in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, police said on A slained police personnel, identified as HC Bashir Ahmed, sacrificed his life in the line of duty,.
An encounter broke out on Saturday evening in Kog-Mandli village, Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, between security forces and terrorists during a cordon and search operation. Officials have reported that reinforcements have been dispatched to the area to assist in neutralising the threat.
The gunbattle broke out at Adigam village in the Devsar area of the district after security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation there early in the morning. In the early exchange of fire, Additional Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Mumtaz Ali suffered minor injuries due to a stray bullet near the encounter site, officials said.
They said four security personnel involved in the anti-terrorist operation sustained injuries in the encounter.Two terrorists were killed, police said, adding that searches were being carried out in the area.
The operation was initiated based on specific intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in the village. Contact was established around 5:30 PM, resulting in a brief exchange of gunfire between the two sides. A joint team consisting of police, the army, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched the search operation in the forested region.
As the situation unfolded, the area has been placed under a tight cordon to prevent any escape and ensure the safety of local residents. Security has been heightened in the surrounding regions as authorities work to secure the area and resolve the situation swiftly.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and will provide further updates as the operation continues. Residents are urged to stay indoors and follow safety instructions from security personnel. Further details awaited.
