Kulgam Encounter: 2 soldiers martyred in clash with terrorists; area cordoned off by security forces in Kashmir

Kulgam Encounter: Military operation has been going on for the last nine days between security forces and terrorists in Kulgam area of South Kashmir. Two soldiers have been martyred in the overnight firing. Many security personnel have been injured. Security forces are engaged in searching for the terrorists. Local people are also terrified due to the firing in the area.

Security forces have been conducting a military operation against terrorists in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir for the last nine days. According to information, two soldiers have been martyred in the overnight firing in Kulgam. While many security personnel have been injured. The army's operation against terrorists is continuing.

Official sources said that four army personnel were injured in a fierce gunfight between terrorists and security forces late last night. However, two of the four injured army personnel were martyred.

Chinar Corps posted on X

Regarding Operation Akhal in Kulgam, the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army posted on Twitter, 'Chinar Corps pays tribute to the supreme sacrifice of the bravehearts, Lt. Col. Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh, while performing their duty for the nation. Their courage and dedication will continue to inspire us forever. The Indian Army offers deepest condolences and expresses solidarity with the bereaved families.'

It is worth noting that this operation is the longest running operation in the valley, which is continuing on the ninth day. One terrorist was killed and four army personnel were injured on the first night of the encounter. Officials said that since this is a vast and dense forest area, the operation may last long.

Operation going on in dense forest

It is worth noting that the area where the terrorists are hiding is inaccessible. There are dense forests, natural caves, mountains, pastures and camps of nomadic communities. Because the road is very difficult. Therefore, the army is facing many big challenges in continuing the operation here. There is news that there are at least eight terrorists in the forest, who have taken positions at three different places. There has been firing here in the morning as well. Meanwhile, due to the operation, some people living in the forest area have been taken to a safe place.

PC:Jagran