Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 3: The operation against a group of terrorists in the forests of Kulgam district entered the third day and security forces tightened the noose around the ultras engaged in the gun battle with them.
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“The encounter has entered its third day as intermittent exchange of firing has been going on since this morning,” an official said.
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Security forces were using all means, including drones and helicopters to track down the terrorists in the forests.
Two terrorists were killed in the encounter which began on Friday after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in a forest area at Akhal in the south Kashmir district, following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists there.
After an initial exchange of fire between the two sides on Friday evening, the operation was halted for the night.
The cordon was strengthened, and additional reinforcements were rushed to the area. The operation has been put on hold for the night and will be resumed tomorrow morning.
Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat and General Officer Commanding 15 Corps today visited the area and were monitoring the operations.
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