Two Indian soldier died on Saturday (July 6) in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said.

The DGP J&amp;K RR Swain stated that a total of six terrorists have been neutralised in the ongoing encounters in Kulgam district. He also revealed that two soldiers were killed in the operation.

The confrontation unfolded after a joint operation launched by the CRPF, Indian Army, and local police after receiving intelligence about a terrorist presence in Modergam village.

The forces descended on the village in a rapid deployment, swiftly sealing it off to trap the militants. The initial gunfire left one soldier wounded.

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The army soldier, injured during the encounter between the security forces and the terrorists,&nbsp;succumbed to wounds&nbsp;in the hospital.

In a separate incident, contact was made with terrorists in the Frisal Chinnigam area of Kulgam.

"Contact established at Frisal Chinnigam area in Kulgam district. Police and security forces are on job. Further details shall follow," said a post by the Kashmir Zone Police.

Terrorist attacks in J&amp;K

Jammu and Kashmir has been grappling with an uptick in terrorist activity recently. Several encounters between security forces and militants have been reported across various districts. Last month alone, security forces successfully neutralised three terrorists in Doda's Gandoh area.

A terrorist attack was reported on June 12 when&nbsp;a&nbsp;gunman opened fire on the Special Operations Group (SOG) camp in Tantna Gandow of the Doda district.&nbsp;One security officer was injured in the attack.

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On June 11, Doda and Kathua were struck by two separate terror attacks, resulting in the death of a CRPF jawan. Six security personnel also sustained injuries at the time.

On June 9, around 10&nbsp;pilgrims were killed after a bus carrying them from Shiv Khori cave shrine to Katra in Reasi district fell into a gorge after terrorists attacked the bus in Teryath village in the Pouni area.

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Two Indian soldier died on Saturday (July 6) in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said. The DGP J&K RR Swain stated that a total of six terrorists have been neutralised in the ongoing encounters in Kulgam district.

Two Indian soldier died on Saturday (July 6) in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said. The DGP J&K RR Swain stated that a total of six terrorists have been neutralised in the ongoing encounters in Kulgam district. He also revealed that two soldiers were killed in the operation. The confrontation unfolded after a joint operation launched by the CRPF, Indian Army, and local police after receiving intelligence about a terrorist presence in Modergam village. The forces descended on the village in a rapid deployment, swiftly sealing it off to trap the militants. The initial gunfire left one soldier wounded. Also read: India: Multi-storey building collapses in Surat, many feared trapped The army soldier, injured during the encounter between the security forces and the terrorists, succumbed to wounds in the hospital. In a separate incident, contact was made with terrorists in the Frisal Chinnigam area of Kulgam. "Contact established at Frisal Chinnigam area in Kulgam district. Police and security forces are on job. Further details shall follow," said a post by the Kashmir Zone Police. Terrorist attacks in J&K Jammu and Kashmir has been grappling with an uptick in terrorist activity recently. Several encounters between security forces and militants have been reported across various districts. Last month alone, security forces successfully neutralised three terrorists in Doda's Gandoh area. A terrorist attack was reported on June 12 when a gunman opened fire on the Special Operations Group (SOG) camp in Tantna Gandow of the Doda district. One security officer was injured in the attack. Also read: Fourth terror attack in India's Jammu in 3 days On June 11, Doda and Kathua were struck by two separate terror attacks, resulting in the death of a CRPF jawan. Six security personnel also sustained injuries at the time. On June 9, around 10 pilgrims were killed after a bus carrying them from Shiv Khori cave shrine to Katra in Reasi district fell into a gorge after terrorists attacked the bus in Teryath village in the Pouni area. (with inputs from agencies)

Kulgam encounter: Two Indian soldier killed, six terrorists eliminated, says police

Three Indian army soldiers were killed in an encounter in Kulgam district of South Kashmir. At the time of publishing of this story, the encounter was going on. The operation started on late on Friday night after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the higher reaches of the Halan forest area of Kulgam District.&nbsp;

Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police had received an input about the presence of terrorists in the forest area.

The terrorists fired at the security forces and the situation soon turned into an encounter.

Indian army tweeted and said that "Operation Halan #Kulgam. On specific inputs regarding presence of terrorists on higher reaches of Halan in Kulgam, operations launched by Security Forces on 04 Aug 23. In exchange of firing with terrorists, three personnel sustained injuries and later succumbed. Search operations are continuing,"&nbsp;

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Security forces said that additional reinforcements have been sent to the operation site and search operation has been intensified in the forest area but there was no fresh contact with the terrorists.&nbsp;

Meanwhile terrorist outfit 'People's Anti-Fascist Front' has taken responsibility of attack via social networking sites. The terrorist outfit said that they have carried out attack on army on the eve of Article 370 anniversary and will soon release the video footage of the attack.&nbsp;

Three Indian army soldiers were killed in an encounter in Kulgam district of South Kashmir. At the time of publishing of this story, the encounter was going on. The operation started on late on Friday night after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the higher reaches of the Halan forest area of Kulgam District.

Three Indian army soldiers were killed in an encounter in Kulgam district of South Kashmir. At the time of publishing of this story, the encounter was going on. The operation started on late on Friday night after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the higher reaches of the Halan forest area of Kulgam District. Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police had received an input about the presence of terrorists in the forest area. The terrorists fired at the security forces and the situation soon turned into an encounter. Indian army tweeted and said that "Operation Halan #Kulgam. On specific inputs regarding presence of terrorists on higher reaches of Halan in Kulgam, operations launched by Security Forces on 04 Aug 23. In exchange of firing with terrorists, three personnel sustained injuries and later succumbed. Search operations are continuing," Operation Halan #Kulgam On specific inputs regarding presence of terrorists on higher reaches of Halan in Kulgam, operations launched by Security Forces on 04 Aug 23. In exchange of firing with terrorists, three personnel sustained injuries and later succumbed. Search operations… pic.twitter.com/NJ3DZa2OpK — Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) August 4, 2023 × Security forces said that additional reinforcements have been sent to the operation site and search operation has been intensified in the forest area but there was no fresh contact with the terrorists. Meanwhile terrorist outfit 'People's Anti-Fascist Front' has taken responsibility of attack via social networking sites. The terrorist outfit said that they have carried out attack on army on the eve of Article 370 anniversary and will soon release the video footage of the attack.

Three Indian army soldiers killed in Kulgam encounter, PAFF claims responsibility

At least three soldiers have been wounded in an ongoing gunfight with terrorists in the Kulgam district of India's Kashmir, police said on Friday (August 4). The authorities said that the encounter broke out in the higher reaches of the Halan forest area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir.&nbsp;

The Kashmir Zone Police tweeted: "Three (03) jawans got injured in the encounter. They are being evacuated to hospital for treatment."&nbsp;

The police further said that the search in the area has been intensified.&nbsp; 
 
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At least three soldiers have been wounded in an ongoing gunfight with terrorists in the Kulgam district of India's Kashmir, police said on Friday (August 4). The authorities said that the encounter broke out in the higher reaches of the Halan forest area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir. The Kashmir Zone Police tweeted: "Three (03) jawans got injured in the encounter. They are being evacuated to hospital for treatment." The police further said that the search in the area has been intensified. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India: Encounter in Jammu & Kashmir's Kulgam; 3 security personnel injured

Two terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter in Nowpora-Kharpora Trubji area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir. The encounter started earlier today and so far&nbsp;bodies of two terrorists have been recovered from the encounter site.

''1 more terrorist killed (Total 02). Operation going on. Further details shall follow,'' said Jammu and Kashmir police.

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The identification of the terrorists is yet to be done. Security forces believe there could be more terrorists hiding in the area. A joint operation of Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF and Army was started after a tip-off was recovered about the presence of terrorists in the area. During the search operation, terrorists fired upon security forces resulting in a gun&nbsp;battle.

There have been over seventy&nbsp;encounters in the Kashmir Valley this year resulting in the death of 120 terrorists.

Among the 120 terrorists killed, thirty-three&nbsp;were foreigners mostly Pakistanis. Sixteen&nbsp;security personnel and nineteen&nbsp;civilians too had lost their lives in various terror-related incidents.

Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested 46 active terrorists and 192 over the ground workers were also arrested this year in the Kashmir Valley.

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Two terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter in Nowpora-Kharpora Trubji area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir. The encounter started earlier today and so far bodies of two terrorists have been recovered from the encounter site.

Two terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter in Nowpora-Kharpora Trubji area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir. The encounter started earlier today and so far bodies of two terrorists have been recovered from the encounter site. ''1 more terrorist killed (Total 02). Operation going on. Further details shall follow,'' said Jammu and Kashmir police. The identification of the terrorists is yet to be done. Security forces believe there could be more terrorists hiding in the area. A joint operation of Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF and Army was started after a tip-off was recovered about the presence of terrorists in the area. During the search operation, terrorists fired upon security forces resulting in a gun battle. There have been over seventy encounters in the Kashmir Valley this year resulting in the death of 120 terrorists. Among the 120 terrorists killed, thirty-three were foreigners mostly Pakistanis. Sixteen security personnel and nineteen civilians too had lost their lives in various terror-related incidents. Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested 46 active terrorists and 192 over the ground workers were also arrested this year in the Kashmir Valley. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Two terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

Two terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an encounter in the Mirhama area of Kulgam in South Kashmir.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir police said that going by the appearance of both the killed terrorists, they look like Pakistani terrorists however the identification is being ascertained.&nbsp;

A cordon and search operation was launched after receiving a specific input about the presence of terrorists in the Mirhama area of Kulgam by the Police and Army (09RR) in the area.

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During the search operation, as the search party proceeded towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired indiscriminately upon the search party which was retaliated resulting in an encounter.

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"In the ensuing encounter, two terrorists of JeM outfit killed so far and their bodies have been retrieved from the encounter site. &nbsp;Based on the credible source report and as per physical appearance, both the killed terrorists seem to be Pakistani JeM terrorists however, their identification is being ascertained," said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

The Jammu and Kashmir Police also said that out of two local terrorists involved in the killing of two RPF jawans at Kakapora in South Kashmir. One terrorist has been arrested while the other terrorist will be either arrested or killed soon.&nbsp;

The police also recovered incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition from the site of the encounter. All the recovered materials have been taken into case records for further investigation.&nbsp; 
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Two terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an encounter in the Mirhama area of Kulgam in South Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir police said that going by the appearance of both the killed terrorists, they look like Pakistani terrorists however the identification is being ascertained.

Two terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an encounter in the Mirhama area of Kulgam in South Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir police said that going by the appearance of both the killed terrorists, they look like Pakistani terrorists however the identification is being ascertained. A cordon and search operation was launched after receiving a specific input about the presence of terrorists in the Mirhama area of Kulgam by the Police and Army (09RR) in the area. During the search operation, as the search party proceeded towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired indiscriminately upon the search party which was retaliated resulting in an encounter. Also read | NIA chief visits Jammu encounter site; high alert ahead of PM Modi's visit "In the ensuing encounter, two terrorists of JeM outfit killed so far and their bodies have been retrieved from the encounter site. Based on the credible source report and as per physical appearance, both the killed terrorists seem to be Pakistani JeM terrorists however, their identification is being ascertained," said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir Police. The Jammu and Kashmir Police also said that out of two local terrorists involved in the killing of two RPF jawans at Kakapora in South Kashmir. One terrorist has been arrested while the other terrorist will be either arrested or killed soon. The police also recovered incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition from the site of the encounter. All the recovered materials have been taken into case records for further investigation.

Two Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

Three&nbsp;unidentified terrorists have been killed on Friday morning in the encounter with the security forces at the Nagnad-Chimmer area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam.

The information regarding the encounter was shared by the&nbsp;Kashmir Zone Police which tweeted:

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Security forces launched a cordon and search operation early Friday morning in Nagnad area of the district following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter when the hiding militants opened fire on the security forces who retaliated. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants was being ascertained. 
On July 5, two terrorists were killed in an encounter at Arreh village in Kulgam.

Three unidentified terrorists have been killed on Friday morning in the encounter with the security forces at the Nagnad-Chimmer area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam.

Three unidentified terrorists have been killed on Friday morning in the encounter with the security forces at the Nagnad-Chimmer area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam. The information regarding the encounter was shared by the Kashmir Zone Police which tweeted: #KulgamEncounterUpdate: Another #unidentified #terrorist killed (total 03). #Incriminating materials including #arms & #ammunition recovered. Search going on. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/L74a825FBw — Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) July 17, 2020 × Security forces launched a cordon and search operation early Friday morning in Nagnad area of the district following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter when the hiding militants opened fire on the security forces who retaliated. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants was being ascertained. On July 5, two terrorists were killed in an encounter at Arreh village in Kulgam.

Three terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam; operation underway

A Pakistani lawmaker from Prime Minister Imran Khan's party has met top Indian leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Islamabad started backdoor contacts with New Delhi to defuse tensions between the two sides in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, a media report said Sunday.

"The government has begun backdoor contacts with India and the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, who was in India last week, has met Prime Minister Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj," the Express Tribune reported.

"I have communicated a positive note to the Indian leaders and I hope there will now be a change in their behaviour," Vankwani said on Saturday while talking to the paper over telephone.

He also met Minster of State for External Affairs General VK Singh, who has also served as the chief of the Indian Army.

The Sindh-based PTI leader, who is a lawmaker on minority seat, is in India as part of a 220-member delegation from 185 countries who attended the Kumbh Mela on an invite of the Indian government.

His visit comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries in the wake of February 14 suicide attack by Jaish-e-Mohammad that killed at least 40 CRPF soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.

Days after the Pulwama attack, Prime Minister Modi said security forces have been given free hand to avenge the dastardly act.

Vankwani said he met Modi during an event and the Indian Prime Minister met him warmly, the paper reported.

He said he told Modi that he had come with a positive message and wanted to return with a positive message. He said later on Modi's directive, Swaraj also held a 25-minute-long meeting with him, the paper said.

"I told the Indian foreign minister that in Pakistan its captain's (Imran Khan) government now; he is a Pathan and he does what he says. We assure you that no Pakistani institution is involved in Pulwama attack. If India provides evidence, we will facilitate the investigation," the paper quoted Vankwani as saying.

According to the PTI leader, he told Swaraj that the two countries need to take lessons from past and not to hold on to it.

"Enmity can be brought to an end by befriending the enemy," he said, adding that he himself has returned after Ganga Ashnan (ablution) and never tells lies.

"I told them that we need to get out of politics of accusations," he was quoted as saying by the paper.

According to Vankwani, after the meeting he "felts that the atmosphere was beginning to thaw."

"Indian PM during his Rajasthan rally has hinted at holding dialogue with Pakistan," he added.&nbsp;

A Pakistani lawmaker from Prime Minister Imran Khan's party has met top Indian leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Islamabad started backdoor contacts with New Delhi to defuse tensions between the two sides in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, a media report said Sunday.

A Pakistani lawmaker from Prime Minister Imran Khan's party has met top Indian leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Islamabad started backdoor contacts with New Delhi to defuse tensions between the two sides in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, a media report said Sunday. "The government has begun backdoor contacts with India and the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, who was in India last week, has met Prime Minister Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj," the Express Tribune reported. "I have communicated a positive note to the Indian leaders and I hope there will now be a change in their behaviour," Vankwani said on Saturday while talking to the paper over telephone. He also met Minster of State for External Affairs General VK Singh, who has also served as the chief of the Indian Army. The Sindh-based PTI leader, who is a lawmaker on minority seat, is in India as part of a 220-member delegation from 185 countries who attended the Kumbh Mela on an invite of the Indian government. His visit comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries in the wake of February 14 suicide attack by Jaish-e-Mohammad that killed at least 40 CRPF soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. Days after the Pulwama attack, Prime Minister Modi said security forces have been given free hand to avenge the dastardly act. Vankwani said he met Modi during an event and the Indian Prime Minister met him warmly, the paper reported. He said he told Modi that he had come with a positive message and wanted to return with a positive message. He said later on Modi's directive, Swaraj also held a 25-minute-long meeting with him, the paper said. "I told the Indian foreign minister that in Pakistan its captain's (Imran Khan) government now; he is a Pathan and he does what he says. We assure you that no Pakistani institution is involved in Pulwama attack. If India provides evidence, we will facilitate the investigation," the paper quoted Vankwani as saying. According to the PTI leader, he told Swaraj that the two countries need to take lessons from past and not to hold on to it. "Enmity can be brought to an end by befriending the enemy," he said, adding that he himself has returned after Ganga Ashnan (ablution) and never tells lies. "I told them that we need to get out of politics of accusations," he was quoted as saying by the paper. According to Vankwani, after the meeting he "felts that the atmosphere was beginning to thaw." "Indian PM during his Rajasthan rally has hinted at holding dialogue with Pakistan," he added.

J&K: Police officer, Army jawan, 3 JeM terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

A deputy superintendent of police and a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist were killed in an encounter in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Sunday, officials said.

The encounter took place in the Turigam area of Kulgam after the police got an intelligence input about the presence of a group of terrorists in the area, they added.

The approaching police party was fired upon, in which Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Aman Thakur got seriously injured in the neck. The officer succumbed to his injuries when he was being flown to the army hospital, the officials said.

One terrorist was also killed in the encounter, but his identity is yet to be ascertained.

A 2011-batch JK Police Services officer and a resident of Doda district in the Jammu region, Thakur was leading the police team from the front in the encounter with JeM terrorists.

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh said, "It is an unfortunate incident, in which we have lost a brave officer. He was a fighter and he led Sunday's operation himself."

Thakur was posted as the DySP (operation) in Kulgam, a terrorist-infested area of south Kashmir, two years ago and had successfully carried out anti-terror operations in the area.

He was awarded the DGP's Commendation Medal and Certificate for his exemplary service only last month.&nbsp;

A deputy superintendent of police and a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist were killed in an encounter in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Sunday, officials said.

A deputy superintendent of police and a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist were killed in an encounter in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. The encounter took place in the Turigam area of Kulgam after the police got an intelligence input about the presence of a group of terrorists in the area, they added. The approaching police party was fired upon, in which Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Aman Thakur got seriously injured in the neck. The officer succumbed to his injuries when he was being flown to the army hospital, the officials said. One terrorist was also killed in the encounter, but his identity is yet to be ascertained. A 2011-batch JK Police Services officer and a resident of Doda district in the Jammu region, Thakur was leading the police team from the front in the encounter with JeM terrorists. Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh said, "It is an unfortunate incident, in which we have lost a brave officer. He was a fighter and he led Sunday's operation himself." Thakur was posted as the DySP (operation) in Kulgam, a terrorist-infested area of south Kashmir, two years ago and had successfully carried out anti-terror operations in the area. He was awarded the DGP's Commendation Medal and Certificate for his exemplary service only last month.

Police officer, terrorist killed in encounter in J&K's Kulgam