In Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Adigam village of Kulgam district this morning.
According to official sources, a joint team of security forces launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area.
However, as the joint teams approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon them, which was retaliated, triggering a gunfight. Two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area. The operation is underway till the reports last came in.
On Kulgam encounter, Kashmir IGP VK Birdi said, “The security forces received information yesterday late at night regarding the movement of terrorists in the Arigam area. When the security forces reached, they were fired upon. The encounter began and is underway right now. Three security and one police personnel have minor injuries. They are stable. The operation is going on and it will take some time to conclude.”
On security arrangements for the 3rd phase of the J&K assembly elections, he said, “The J&K police has made all arrangements for the upcoming phase of the elections. The elections will be in the 5 districts of the North Kashmir. All preparations are complete.”
