Security forces trap two terrorists in Kashmir's Kulgam amid clash
Kulgam: A gun battle erupted between security forces and militants in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday.
Two militants are believed to be trapped in the Samnoo Nehama area as clashes unfolded between the opposing sides.
The Kashmir Zone Police said that the encounter began in the Damhal Hanji Pora area of Kulgam.
#Encounter has started at Samno, D.H Pora area of #Kulgam district. Police & Security Forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) November 16, 2023
In October, security forces eliminated two militants in a clash in Kulgam, who according to police had affiliation with Hizbul Mujahideen.
Security personnel stand guard amid the Kulgam encounter with militants on Thursday. (Photo Courtesy : UNI)
Around the same time, two Army personnel sustained injuries in a gunfight with militants in Rajouri district.
Following this, a cordon and search operation, aimed at locating militants, was conducted for several days.
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