The clash began when security forces, acting on intelligence about terrorist activity, launched an operation in Adigam village. During a house-to-house search, the terrorists opened fire, prompting security forces to retaliate. The exchange of gunfire continued as the forces attempted to neutralise the threat.
Three Army personnel and one police officer were reportedly injured in a gunbattle with terrorists in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The injured were immediately taken to the hospital, and the encounter remains ongoing, with two terrorists believed to be trapped in the area.
The clash began when security forces, acting on intelligence about terrorist activity, launched an operation in Adigam village. During a house-to-house search, the terrorists opened fire, prompting security forces to retaliate. The exchange of gunfire continued as the forces attempted to neutralise the threat.
#Kulgam #Encounter
Injuries have been reported in an ongoing encounter in the #Adigam #Devsar area of Kulgam District. A heavy exchange of #gunfire is currently taking place.
Further details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/FWhesgfguU— OSINT J&K (@OSINTJK) September 28, 2024
#WATCH | #JammuAndKashmir | Encounter breaks out between terrorists and security forces in Adigam Devsar area of #Kulgam. pic.twitter.com/oO5mlEfcnR
— DD News (@DDNewslive) September 28, 2024
Kashmir Police Zone Shares Update On Gunfight
The Kashmir Police Zone confirmed the ongoing encounter via a tweet, stating, “Encounter has started at Adigam Devsar area of Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.”