2 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Kulgam
The overnight encounter began after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in a forest area at Akhal in the south Kashmir district after receiving specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists there.
PTI
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Security personnel stand guard amid an encounter between terrorists and security forces at Akhal area, in Kulgam
Srinagar, 2 Aug
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu
and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday, officials said.
The overnight encounter began after security forces launched a cordon
and search operation in a forest area at Akhal in the south Kashmir district, following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists there.
After an initial exchange of fire between the two sides on Friday
evening, the operation was halted for the night, the officials said.
The cordon was strengthened, and additional reinforcements were rushed
to the area.
Firing resumed on Saturday morning, during which two terrorists were
killed, the officials said.
The identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorists are being
ascertained, they added, noting that the operation is still underway.
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