Sachnews Jammu Kashmir
Kulgam, August 01:
Gunshots were reported on Friday evening during a search operation in the Akhal Forest area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district.
Latest Update: Now Encounter Starts in Kulgam
Reports reaching Sachnews Jammu Kashmir that the operation was launched by security forces following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the Akhal Forests. A cordon and search operation (CASO) is currently underway.
While the exact circumstances surrounding the gunfire are still being verified, unconfirmed reports suggest that an encounter may have broken out between security forces and suspected militants.
Latest Update: Encounter Starts In Akhal Area of Kulgam
Authorities have yet to confirm whether the gunfire involved an exchange of fire with militants or was the result of warning shots fired during the operation.
Further details are awaited.