Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Tangmarg area of Kulgam district following information about the presence of ultras there
A gunfight broke out in the Tangmarg area in south Kashmir after security forces, which had cordoned off the area, were searching to find fighters.
According to the Financial Express news outlet, security reinforcements rushed to the area.
Since the Pahalgam attack, security has ramped up across the Kashmir valley, including personnel from the Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force and Jammu and Kashmir Police.
Additional checkpoints have also been erected on highways and other sensitive areas.
The news outlet added that earlier, the Chinar Corps regiment of the Indian Army had reported another encounter in the Baramulla area. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Tangmarg area of Kulgam district following information about the presence of ultras there. An encounter broke out after the terrorists opened fire on the security personnel, they said.
No casualties have been reported in the exchange of fire so far, the officials said adding further details were awaited.
Earlier on Wednesday, two terrorists were killed as an infiltration bid was foiled along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
The security forces are on high alert after Tuesday’s terror attack in Pahalgam left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead.
