Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J&K’s Kulgam

Soldier injured in encounter

SRINAGAR, July 27: An encounter between terrorists and security forces broke out in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, police said.
According to a police spokesman, a gunfight took place during an anti-militancy operation of the security forces in Brayihard Kathpora village of Yaripora in Kulgam
Preliminary reports suggested one soldier was injured in the initial exchange of fire
Hiding militants opened indiscriminate fire and hurled grenades as the cordon was being tightened around them, officials said
A joint of team of police, Army’s 34 RR and CRPF is carrying out the anti-militancy operation
The police said the operation is on in the area. (Agencies)