Encounter between army and terrorists during search operation in Kulgam, 1 soldier martyred, 4 terrorists killed

Kulgam. There is news of an encounter between security forces and terrorists at two different places in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. An Indian Army soldier was martyred in the encounter. Four terrorists were killed.

Joint forces including Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF carried out this operation together. Jammu and Kashmir Police said that the security forces had received information about the presence of terrorists in Modergam village of South Kashmir district, after which a cordon and search operation was started.

According to the police, the terrorists were hiding in a house located in a dense apple orchard. Meanwhile, the terrorists opened fire on the security personnel, after which the search operation turned into an encounter and firing started from both sides. In the encounter, an army soldier was shot and he died during treatment in the hospital. Meanwhile, another encounter took place between terrorists and army personnel in Frisal Chinnigam area of ​​Kulgam.