Encounter breaks out in south Kashmir’s Kulgam

Srinagar, July 06: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Modergam village of south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday, officials said.

An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a joint team of Police, Army's 9RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area.

He said that as the joint teams of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon them which was retaliated to, triggering an encounter.

Kashmir Police Zone in a post on X said: "#Encounter started at Modergam Village of #Kulgam District. Police and Security Forces are on job. Further details shall follow."

#Encounter started at Modergam Village of #Kulgam District. Police and Security Forces are on job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) July 6, 2024

As per the sources two terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area.