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Encounter in Kulgam: Five Terrorists Killed

Encounter in Kulgam: Five Terrorists Killed

An intense encounter between security forces and terrorists in Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir, resulted in the death of five terrorists. The incident occurred in the Behbagh area of Kulgam district following intelligence reports about the presence of terrorists in the region. Acting on the information, security forces, in collaboration with local police, launched a search operation.

During the operation, the terrorists opened fire on the security personnel, triggering a gun battle. In the ensuing exchange of gunfire, five terrorists were neutralized, as confirmed by the Indian Army's Chinar Corps.

Two security personnel sustained injuries during the encounter and have been moved to a nearby medical facility. Search operations in the area are still ongoing, and efforts are underway to identify the slain terrorists.

Earlier this month, an encounter in Srinagar resulted in the death of a terrorist who was involved in multiple terror activities, including the killing of civilians in Gagangir and Ganderbal areas, officials said.