December 22, 2024

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One more gunfight breaks out in Kulgam

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Srinagar, July 06: Another gunfight has started between terrorists and security forces in Chingam area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday afternoon.

A top police officer told Srinagar based news agency Kashmir Scroll that a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Chingam.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight, the officer said.

Kashmir Zone Police in a post on X said: “Contact established at Frisal Chinnigam area in #Kulgam district. Police and security forces are on job. Further details shall follow.”

A top police officer also confirmed exchange of firing between terrorists and security forces in the area.

Earlier an army man got killed after an encounter started between terrorists and security forces in Mudergham area of Kulgam district. The operation as per reports is still on.