<p>Two terrorists were gunned down in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday (Oct 4). The operation began earlier in the day in the Kujjar area of Kulgam district.</p>

<p>Security forces had a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area after which a cordon and search operation was launched. During the search operations, terrorists fired on the security forces, resulting in a gun battle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''2 terrorists killed. Bodies of the killed terrorists being retrieved from the site of encounter. Cordon &amp; search operation is still in progress. Further details shall follow,” said Vijay Kumar, ADG, Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bodies of the terrorists have not been retrieved yet from the operation site as security forces continue their combing operation in the area. Jammu and Kashmir Police had a tip-off about the presence of 2-3 terrorists&nbsp;in the area.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One more operation is on in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the Rajouri sector. The operation started on October 2 and still continues in the dense forest area of Kalakote in Rajouri district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian army said that specific intelligence about the movement of some unidentified individuals was received on Oct 1 by Jammu &amp; Kashmir Police.</p>

<p>It must be noted that the army had conducted a successful operation in the same area on Sept 13, which enabled a continuous flow of intelligence from the region, helped the army establish domination and exerted pressure on the terrorists.</p>

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<p>''The operation is still under progress. However, following points can be given out in further update of the operation. Timely &amp; accurate intelligence. Full Synergy with JKP. Operation is being conducted in Different terrain, therefore it is being done very deliberately to avoid collateral damage. Full support was provided by Awaam in the operation,'' said Lt Col Suneel Bartwal PRO (Defence) Jammu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At both the operation sites, security forces continue to carry out a combing operation.&nbsp;</p>

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Two terrorists were gunned down in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday (Oct 4). The operation began earlier in the day in the Kujjar area of Kulgam district.

Two terrorists were gunned down in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday (Oct 4). The operation began earlier in the day in the Kujjar area of Kulgam district. Security forces had a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area after which a cordon and search operation was launched. During the search operations, terrorists fired on the security forces, resulting in a gun battle. ''2 terrorists killed. Bodies of the killed terrorists being retrieved from the site of encounter. Cordon & search operation is still in progress. Further details shall follow,” said Vijay Kumar, ADG, Jammu and Kashmir Police. The bodies of the terrorists have not been retrieved yet from the operation site as security forces continue their combing operation in the area. Jammu and Kashmir Police had a tip-off about the presence of 2-3 terrorists in the area. Watch: Kashmir’s prized willow tree in crisis × One more operation is on in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the Rajouri sector. The operation started on October 2 and still continues in the dense forest area of Kalakote in Rajouri district. The Indian army said that specific intelligence about the movement of some unidentified individuals was received on Oct 1 by Jammu & Kashmir Police. It must be noted that the army had conducted a successful operation in the same area on Sept 13, which enabled a continuous flow of intelligence from the region, helped the army establish domination and exerted pressure on the terrorists. Also read: CRPF`s 1st female biker expedition starts from Kashmir, Shillong and Kanyakumari ''The operation is still under progress. However, following points can be given out in further update of the operation. Timely & accurate intelligence. Full Synergy with JKP. Operation is being conducted in Different terrain, therefore it is being done very deliberately to avoid collateral damage. Full support was provided by Awaam in the operation,'' said Lt Col Suneel Bartwal PRO (Defence) Jammu. At both the operation sites, security forces continue to carry out a combing operation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in Kulgam; Rajouri operation continues on fourth day

<p>Five Indian Army soldiers have been killed in an ongoing encounter in the Kandi Forest of the Rajouri sector in the Jammu region. Four more soldiers, including an officer, were injured in the encounter and have been shifted to the hospital for treatment. The Indian army had an input about the presence of terrorists in the area, after which the Indian army launched a major search operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian army said that on 03 May 2023 a joint operation was launched based on a&nbsp;specific&nbsp;tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the Kandi Forest in the Rajouri Sector. At about 0730 hours on 05 May 2023, a search team established contact with a group of terrorists well entrenched in a cave. The area was&nbsp;thickly vegetated with rocky and steep cliffs.</p>

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<p>''The terrorists triggered an explosive device in retaliation. The Army team has suffered two fatal casualties with injuries to four more soldiers, including an officer, '' said the Indian Army PRO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian Army columns have been conducting relentless intelligence-based operations to flush out a group of terrorists involved in an ambush on an army truck in the Jammu region's Tota Gali area of Bhata Dhurian. Additional teams from the vicinity have been directed to the site of the encounter. The injured personnel have been evacuated to Command Hospital, Udhampur.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Indian army says that there is a likelihood that trapped terrorists have been killed in the gunfight. However, the bodies have not been retrieved.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''As per initial reports, a group of terrorists are trapped in the area. There is a likelihood of casualties in terrorist groups. The operation is in progress. Further details are being ascertained,' 'said the Indian Army.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is the third operation in the Union territory in the last three days.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Five Indian Army soldiers have been killed in an ongoing encounter in the Kandi Forest of the Rajouri sector in the Jammu region. Four more soldiers, including an officer, were injured in the encounter and have been shifted to the hospital for treatment.

Five Indian Army soldiers have been killed in an ongoing encounter in the Kandi Forest of the Rajouri sector in the Jammu region. Four more soldiers, including an officer, were injured in the encounter and have been shifted to the hospital for treatment. The Indian army had an input about the presence of terrorists in the area, after which the Indian army launched a major search operation. The Indian army said that on 03 May 2023 a joint operation was launched based on a specific tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the Kandi Forest in the Rajouri Sector. At about 0730 hours on 05 May 2023, a search team established contact with a group of terrorists well entrenched in a cave. The area was thickly vegetated with rocky and steep cliffs. Also read | India: 2 terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter, second operation in 24 hours ''The terrorists triggered an explosive device in retaliation. The Army team has suffered two fatal casualties with injuries to four more soldiers, including an officer, '' said the Indian Army PRO. Indian Army columns have been conducting relentless intelligence-based operations to flush out a group of terrorists involved in an ambush on an army truck in the Jammu region's Tota Gali area of Bhata Dhurian. Additional teams from the vicinity have been directed to the site of the encounter. The injured personnel have been evacuated to Command Hospital, Udhampur. Also read | Pakistan is committed to the SCO forum, says Bilawal Bhutto Zardari The Indian army says that there is a likelihood that trapped terrorists have been killed in the gunfight. However, the bodies have not been retrieved. ''As per initial reports, a group of terrorists are trapped in the area. There is a likelihood of casualties in terrorist groups. The operation is in progress. Further details are being ascertained,' 'said the Indian Army. This is the third operation in the Union territory in the last three days. (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.

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