Kulgam Encounter: 2 Terrorists Killed, 5 Security Personnel Injured
Incident Overview
In a significant development in the ongoing security operations in Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter between security forces and terrorists resulted in the killing of two terrorists and the injury of five security personnel in the Kulgam district.
Location and Details of the Encounter
The encounter took place in Adigam village in the Devsar area of Kulgam district. According to reports, the security forces launched a cordon and search operation, which led to the engagement with the terrorists.
Casualties and Injuries
During the encounter, two unidentified terrorists were killed. On the side of the security forces, five personnel were injured, including an officer. The injured include three army personnel and two police officers. Among the police officers, Additional Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Mumtaz Ali sustained minor injuries after being struck by a stray bullet near the encounter site.
Ongoing Operations and Context
The encounter is part of the ongoing anti-terrorist operations in the region. This incident comes ahead of the third and final phase of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled for October 1, with the counting of votes set for October 8. The assembly elections are the first to be held in the Union Territory after a gap of ten years and since the abrogation of Article 370.
Previous Incidents
This encounter follows another recent incident on September 22, where security forces engaged with terrorists in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district. The region has seen heightened security measures in the run-up to the elections, with polling already conducted in several districts including Ganderbal, Budgam, Srinagar, and Jammu regions: Rajouri, Reasi, and Poonch.
Official Statements
Kashmir Zone Police confirmed the encounter through a social media post, stating, "Encounter has started at Adigam Devsar area of #Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice".
In summary, the Kulgam encounter highlights the ongoing efforts of security forces to combat terrorism in the region, particularly in the context of the current electoral process.