4 Terrorists Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in South Kashmir's Kulgam, 2 Soldiers Martyred

South Kashmir: At least 4 terrorists were reportedly killed in encounter that broke out at two villages in South Kashmir's Kulgam district between the security forces and terrorists on Saturday. The two encounters took place in the Frisal Chinnigam area and the Modergam Village located in Kulgam District of South Kashmir. According to the sources, several gunshots were heard in both the areas of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the reports, two soldiers also reportedly lost their lives in the gunfights that are undergoing in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. 

Following the firing incident, additional joint teams of the Jammu and Kashmir police and the security forces rushed to the area and initiated a combing operation. 

Meanwhile, a drone footage of the encounter has also surfaced, wherein it is being claimed that the footage captures the body of the dead terrorists lying in the jungle. 

As per the officials, the first gunfight took place in Modergam village of the south Kashmir district after security forces launched a cordon and search operation there following specific inputs about the presence of terrorists. 

The Kashmir zone police confirmed the incident saying that the contact was established at Frisal Chinnigam area in Kulgam district. The police and the security forces are at the spot.

According to the police, earlier, the security forces were conducting a cordon-and-search operation in Modergam village of the South Kashmir district after receiving inputs about the presence of terrorists there. The search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired upon security personnel, a police official said.

The officials said two soldiers of the Indian Army sustained fatal injuries in the exchange of fire.

In another gunfight, contact with terrorists was established in the Frisal Chinnigam area of Kulgam.

Further details regarding the incident are being awaited.