SP & 4 Soldiers Injured in Continuing Encounter with Terrorists in Kashmir’s Kulgam

Srinagar: Four soldiers and a police officer of SP rank were injured in an encounter between terrorists and security forces in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday, reported The Tribune.

According to police sources, at least two terrorists are believed to be trapped and the operation is underway.

Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said based on specific intelligence input, a Joint Operation was launched by Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police at Arigam in Kulgam. “During search terrorists fired indiscriminately and a firefight ensued,” the police said.

Pakistani terrorists have carried out high profile attacks in the hilly districts of Doda, Kathua, Rajouri, Poonch and Reasi of Jammu division during the last three to four months.

Following these incidents, iver 4,000 soldiers drawn from the elite Para Commandos and those trained in mountain warfare were deployed in the high ranges and densely forested areas of the Jammu division.