Srinagar, Aug 9 (KNS): 2 Army soliders and 3 terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter in Kulgam district, the Army said on Saturday.
The gunfight began on August 1 in the Akhal forest area and has now entered its ninth day, making it one of the longest anti-terror operations in the Valley in recent years. Two other soldiers were injured during the operation.
“Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of L/Nk Pritpal Singh and Sep Harminder Singh in the line of duty. Their courage will forever inspire us,” the Army posted on X, expressing condolences to the bereaved families.
DGP Nalin Prabhath, who is personally monitoring the operation, said the delay is due to the difficult terrain and dense forest cover.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel“We will track them down,” he said.
Security forces launched the operation after receiving intelligence inputs about the presence of five terrorists, including at least three foreign militants trained in jungle warfare. Drones, helicopters, and para commandos have been deployed to eliminate the remaining militants.
The Kulgam encounter comes days after three Pakistani terrorists accused in the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people on April 22 were killed in Srinagar’s upper reaches.(KNS)