Encounter breaks out in Kulgam in J&K - The Hindu


A gunfight erupted between terrorists and security forces in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, following a large-scale terror attack in Pahalgam the previous day.
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The security forces are on high alert after Tuesday’s terror attack in Pahalgam left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead. File. | Photo Credit: IMRAN NISSAR

A gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday (April 23, 2025), officials said in Srinagar.

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.

Pahalgam terror attack updates: April 23, 2025

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.

Published - April 23, 2025 07:15 pm IST

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