AUG 2: One terrorist was gunned down by the security forces in an overnight Kulgam encounter, said Chinar Corps on Saturday.
A joint team of Indian Army, J&K Police, and CRPF eliminated one terrorist in the ongoing encounter at Akhal area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
Chinar Corps posted X “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.”
Chinar Corps added, “One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces so far. Operation continues.”
The encounter raged between security forces and terrorists on August 2. Heavy deployment of forces was done to neutralize the terrorists. After being challenged by the soldiers, the suspected terrorists opened fire, triggering a swift retaliation from security forces.
