Encounter breaks out at Kulgam

Kulgam, Jan 03 (WD):

In the evening of January 3, a gunfight erupted between terrorists and security forces in the Hadigam area of Kulgam. The clash ensued as a joint team comprising police and army personnel initiated a cordon and search operation in Hadigam Kulgam, acting on intelligence inputs. As the forces approached a suspected location, the concealed terrorists opened fire, leading to a confrontational situation.

According to a senior police official, who spoke to Wattan Daily English, the exchange of gunfire intensified as the joint team of forces closed in on the hiding terrorists. The situation remains dynamic, and further details are anticipated as the operation unfolds.

Meanwhile, another high-ranking police officer confirmed to Kashmir Scroll the ongoing exchange of fire between the terrorists and security forces. The nature and outcome of the encounter are yet to be fully disclosed, with more information expected to emerge as the situation develops.