Sachnews Jammu Kashmir
Kulgam, August 02:
Army on Saturday said that one terrorist has been killed during an overnight encounter in Akhal area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army said:
"Update OP AKHAL, Kulgam: Intermittent and Intense fire fight continued through the night. Alert troops responded with calibrated fire and tightened the nooze while maintaining contact. One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces so far. Operation continues."
The encounter began late Friday evening in the Akhal area of Kulgam, following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists. As troops moved to cordon off the suspected location, they came under fire, prompting a retaliatory response.
One terrorist has been confirmed killed, while the identity and affiliation of the slain individual are being ascertained.