5 terrorists killed in an encounter with security forces in J&K's Kulgam

Two security forces personnel sustained injuries in the operation

At least five terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said here.

Two security forces personnel sustained injuries in the operation that was launched in the early hours of Thursday, they said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Kadder in the Behibagh area of the district on Wednesday night following information about the presence of suspected terrorists there, an official said.

The search operation turned into an encounter as the terrorists opened fire on security forces and they retaliated.

"Bodies of five terrorists are lying in the orchards but have not been retrieved yet," the official added.

Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter started between Security forces and militants in Kadder village of Behibagh, under the jurisdiction of Kulgam District, J&K. Heavy exchange of gunfire going on. Two terrorists are believed to be trapped pic.twitter.com/Etwtwlless

IANS (@ians_india) December 19, 2024

Earlier this month, a terrorist involved in civilians killing at Gagangir, Ganderbal and several other terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir was killed in an encounter in Srinagar district.

On December 13, the Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a residential property in Kulgam district where four militants were killed in an encounter in July.

The single-storey house was attached under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

The property is registered in the name of Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Chenigam, Frisal. The property was attached as its owner allegedly provided shelter to the four terrorists who were neutralised in the house on July 6.

The action represented a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation into unlawful and subversive activities in the district, police told PTI.