Security forces reported that Friday’s search operation in the Akhal forest area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district escalated into an encounter after terrorists hiding there opened fire on them. The operation is now ongoing for a second consecutive day on Saturday.
In Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, Indian security forces killed one terrorist during an ongoing encounter in the Akhal forest area of Devsar locality, officials confirmed on Saturday. The joint anti-terror operation—Operation Akhal was launched on Friday evening by the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG), the Indian Army, and the CRPF, after receiving specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the densely forested region. The cordon and search operation quickly escalated into a gunfight after militants hiding in the area opened fire on the advancing troops. So far, one terrorist has been neutralised. His body has been spotted but is yet to be retrieved.
These recent encounters and operations highlight the Indian government’s firm resolve to dismantle terrorist networks and restore peace and security in Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces continue their joint operation in Kulgam, working to neutralize all militants hiding in the region and prevent any further attacks.
As the operation proceeds, authorities have assured that all necessary steps will be taken to safeguard civilians and maintain stability in the troubled region.