Gunfight in Kulgam as security forces challenge terrorists

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday, officials said.

The Kashmir police said that the gunfight began in the Akhal area of Kulgam district. “J&K Police’s Special Operations Group, Army and Central Reserve Police Force are on the job,” the police said in a post on X. A senior police official said the operation is underway in a mountainous area and additional reinforcements have been rushed to the spot.

Earlier on Friday, J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat, accompanied by Kashmir IGP VK Birdi, visited Kulgam to assess the security situation. Police sources said DGP Prabhat held an “operational review” with the Army’s General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Victor Force and senior officers of the J&K Police and Army in Kulgam.