Terrorist killed in ongoing Kulgam encounter: Army

Kulgam, Aug 02: One terrorist has been killed in an ongoing encounter with security forces in the Akhal forests of south Kashmir's Kulgam district, Army said on Saturday.

The army official said that "Intermittent and Intense fire fight continued through the night", adding that troops responded befittingly.

In a post on X, Chinar Corps- Indian Army wrote on Saturday morning "Intermittent and Intense fire fight continued through the night. Alert troops responded with calibrated fire and tightened the nooze while maintaining contact (sic)."

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.

One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces so far.

Operation continues.…

— Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) August 2, 2025

Meanwhile, a police official identified the slain as Haris Nazir Dar, a resident of Rajpora.

Arms and ammunition, including an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and grenades, were recovered from the site of the operation, he added.