Militants, security forces exchange gunfire in Kulgam

An exchange of fire between militants and security forces took place in South Kashmir’s Kulgam on Wednesday afternoon. Police sources said that firing took place, when joint forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kulgam district. A senior police...

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Srinagar, Updated At : 07:18 AM Nov 14, 2024 IST

Security personnel during an encounter with militants at Badimarg area of Yaripora, in Kulgam district. PTI

An exchange of fire between militants and security forces took place in South Kashmir’s Kulgam on Wednesday afternoon.

Police sources said that firing took place, when joint forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kulgam district. A senior police official said that there they had inputs about presence of militants in Badimarg area of Kulgam.

“There was exchange of fire in the initial contact with the terrorists. The operation is underway,” said an official.

Wednesday's gunfight is the sixth back to back encounter in the Kashmir Valley.