Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in South Kashmir's Kulgam

  • | Sunday | 24th February, 2019

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Turigam village of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Sunday afternoon. "Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between security forces and terrorists in Tarigam, Kulgam. Jammu& Kashmir: Encounter underway between security forces and terrorists in Tarigam, Kulgam. pic.twitter.com/gej4ISD1bU — ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2019According to a police official, terrorists opened fire on security forces, who retaliated, triggering a gun-battle in the area. Following specific input, the security personnel launched a cordon and search operation in the area and two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the gunfight so far.

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Turigam village of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Sunday afternoon. Following specific input, the security personnel launched a cordon and search operation in the area and two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the gunfight so far. The operation was still underway when the last reports came in. "Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between security forces and terrorists in Tarigam, Kulgam. More details awaited," the news agency ANI reported. Jammu& Kashmir: Encounter underway between security forces and terrorists in Tarigam, Kulgam. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/gej4ISD1bU — ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2019 According to a police official, terrorists opened fire on security forces, who retaliated, triggering a gun-battle in the area. However, there are no reports of any casualty on either side till the time, the official said. (This is a breaking news story. More details will be added soon. Please refresh the page for the updated version.)

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