Security operations in Kulgam district lead to intense gunfights, resulting in casualties among soldiers and terrorists.
In Short:
- Two separate encounters in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir
- Five terrorists and two soldiers killed
- Operations launched based on intelligence inputs
- Intense gunfights in Modergam and Frisal Chinnigam villages
In Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, two separate gunfights led to the deaths of five terrorists and two soldiers on Saturday (6th July 2024).
The first incident took place in Modergam village. Acting on intelligence reports, security forces initiated an operation, which resulted in the death of Lance Naik Pradeep Nain, a para commando. The operation targeted a hideout believed to house two to three terrorists.
The Kashmir Zone Police tweeted about the incident: "Encounter started at Modergam Village of #Kulgam District. Police and Security Forces are on work. Further details shall follow."
#Encounter started at Modergam Village of #Kulgam District. Police and Security Forces are on job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) July 6, 2024
Shortly after, a second encounter occurred in Frisal Chinnigam village. Acting on a tip-off about possible Lashkar terrorists, security forces engaged in a gunfight upon arrival, leading to the death of Havaldar Raj Kumar of the 1st Rashtriya Rifles. During this operation, security forces were fired upon by terrorists hiding in a house, resulting in an intense exchange of gunfire.
#WATCH | Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between terrorists and security forces in Frisal Chinnigam area of Kulgam district.
— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2024
(Visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/IQUG9JFz8O
Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, VK Birdhi, visited the sites and confirmed that the anti-terror operations would continue.
In a related incident last month, security forces engaged in a gunfight with top commanders of The Resistance Front, a Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot, in Pulwama district, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region.