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09 Sep

Kulgam Encounter Enters Day 2; 2 Terrorists, 2 Soldiers Killed

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Kulgam (Rajeev Sharma): The gunbattle between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district entered its second day on Tuesday, with two soldiers and two terrorists confirmed dead so far. The intense confrontation, which began on Monday afternoon, continues as security forces work to neutralize the remaining militants. Officials confirmed that the operation resumed early on Tuesday after a brief pause in the firing overnight. "The operation has restarted this morning after a brief lull. Security forces are actively engaged with the militants," an official statement read. Casualties and Ongoing Operation Two terrorists, including one suspected to be…

Terrorist Killed, Army Officer Injured in Kulgam Encounter

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Kulgam (Rajeev Sharma): A fierce gunfight broke out in the Gudar forest area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district after security forces launched an anti-terror operation based on intelligence inputs. During the exchange of fire, an Army Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) sustained injuries and was quickly shifted to a hospital for treatment. Officials confirmed that his condition is stable. In a significant development, one terrorist was also neutralized during the ongoing encounter. His identity is yet to be ascertained. The operation was launched jointly by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG), and the Central Reserve Police…

Kulgam Encounter Claims Lives of Two Army Personnel, Search Operation Continues

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Srinagar (Rajeev Sharma): Two soldiers were killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district as security forces continue a prolonged anti-terror mission that has now stretched into its ninth day, the Indian Army said on Saturday. The operation, codenamed Op Akhal, was launched earlier this month after credible intelligence reports about the presence of heavily armed terrorists in the region. Officials confirmed that Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh lost their lives after sustaining critical injuries in an overnight exchange of fire. Two other soldiers were wounded and are undergoing treatment. Paying tribute to the fallen soldiers, the Chinar…