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J&K: Two terrorists killed Kulgam encounter

Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation on Tuesday in the Mishipora area of Kulgam, following information of ultras in the area

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FP Staff|Jun 16, 2022, 18:31:58 IST

Srinagar: Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Thursday, police said."#KulgamEncounterUpdate: 01 more #terrorist killed (Total 02). Search going on. Further details shall follow," Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation on Tuesday in the Mishipora area of Kulgam, following information of ultras in the area, a police spokesman said.After initial exchange of firing with security forces, militants had managed to move location within the general area of Mishipora, he said. However, security forces maintained the cordon and continued the search operation which resulted in a fresh firefight on Thursday, leading to the killing of two ultras, the spokesman said.The operation is in progress, a police official said.Another encounter broke out between militants and security forces in the Hangalgund area of neighbouring Anantnag district, the spokesman said. He said the operation was in progress when reports last came in.(With inputs from agencies)Read all the Latest News, Trending NewsCricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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First Published:Jun 16, 2022, 18:30:51 IST
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