New Delhi. Encounter continues between security forces and terrorists in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmir Zone Police has given this information on social media platform X. The encounter is going on in Redwani Pine area of Kulgam. On receiving input about the presence of Lashkar hideouts, security forces started a search operation in this area. Kashmir Zone Police has said that the encounter is currently going on and further details are awaited.
Let us tell you that on the night of May 4, terrorists had ambushed and attacked the Air Force convoy in Poonch area. In this attack, 1 soldier was martyred while 4 were injured. This attack took place when the Air Force convoy was going from Surankote area towards Sanai Top. A large-scale search operation is being conducted to trace the terrorists involved in this attack.
There is suspicion of running into the forest
Army officials suspect involvement of the same group of terrorists who had ambushed troops in Bufliaz on December 21 last year, killing four soldiers and injuring three.
FIRST PUBLISHED: May 7, 2024, 01:37 IST