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WATCH: Gunfight breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Kashmir’s Kulgam; 5 Ultras captured

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A gun battle broke out in Samno village in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district when hiding terrorists opened fire on security forces during a cordon-and-search operation in the area.

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Update for Kulgam encounter: A gun battle broke out between security forces and terrorists in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. According to officials, a firefight broke out in south Kashmir’s Samno village as security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area following information about the presence of terrorists.

The search operation turned into a gun battle when the ultras opened fire on the security personnel, they added.

According to local media reports, citing sources, at least five terrorists are believed to be in custody as security forces close in on their positions.

According to Kashmir Zone Police, the encounter broke out in DH Pora area of ​​Samno village in Kulgam and is still ongoing. They said police and security forces are on duty.

However, when last reports came in, there were no reports of any casualties on either side.

“#Encounter has started in Samno, DH Pora, #Kulgam district. Police and security forces are at work. Further details to follow.@JmuKmrPolice,” Kashmir Zone Police said in a post on social media platform

No report of any casualty has been received so far, the officials said, adding that further details are awaited.

TRF terrorist killed in Shopian

Last Thursday, a local terrorist affiliated with banned terror outfit The Resistance Front (TRF) was gunned down by a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces in nearby Shopian district.

According to officials, the slain ultra, identified as Myser Ahmad Dar of banned TRF outfit, was killed in a gunfight in Kathohalan area of ​​Shopian district of South Kashmir region.

Police said incriminating material, including arms and ammunition, was recovered from the slain terrorist’s possession.

“One terrorist, affiliated with the banned terror group TRF, was neutralized. Incriminating material, including weapons and ammunition, was seized. The search continues,” the Kashmir zone police wrote on X.

Migrant worker shot dead by terrorists

On October 31, a migrant worker from Uttar Pradesh was shot and killed by terrorists in Tumchi Nowpora village of Pulwama district.

According to police, the migrant worker was on his way back to a brick kiln where he worked when he was attacked and shot at by terrorists.

The victim, identified as Mukesh Kumar – a resident of Bhatpora in Uttar Pradesh – was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.

“On Monday at 12 noon, police received information about a terror crime incident at Tumchi Nowpora village in Pulwama where terrorists had shot at an outside worker. On receiving the message, senior police officers reached the spot of the terror crime and found a man in an injured condition in an orchard,” the Jammu and Kashmir Police said in a statement.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased worker was employed at Brick Klin in Tumchi Nowpora and had gone to the market to purchase culinary items. While on his way back, he was targeted by the terrorists, which seriously injured him,” the statement said.

“After the incident, the police registered a case in a First Information Report (FIR) under Sections 7/27 IA Act and 16, 18, 20, 23 and 39 of the UAPA Act at Pulwama police station,” they said , and added that research. is on the way.

(With input from agencies)



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