An unidentified terrorist was killed and a soldier injured during an encounter in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials confirmed.
The gunfight broke out in the Guddar forest area after security forces launched a search operation based on intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists. The terrorists opened fire on the forces, triggering a fierce exchange of gunfire.
According to the Army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, the joint operation was carried out by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF. Troops detected suspicious movement in the forest, and when challenged, the terrorists retaliated with gunfire.
In the exchange, one terrorist was eliminated while a junior commissioned officer sustained injuries. The soldier is receiving treatment, while the operation remains underway.
