A joint anti-terror operation in the Akhal Devsar area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district entered its third day on Saturday, with one terrorist neutralised so far, according to officials.
The operation, involving personnel from the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF, and the Special Operations Group (SOG), began after security forces received intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the area.
The Chinar Corps of the Indian Army confirmed ongoing contact with militants and shared an update on social media platform X, stating: “OP AKHAL, Kulgam: Intermittent and intense firefight continued through the night. Alert troops responded with calibrated fire and tightened the noose while maintaining contact. One terrorist has been neutralised so far. Operation continues.”
The security operation follows a separate encounter along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector on July 30. There, Indian Army troops detected suspicious movement near the border fence. Upon being challenged, the suspected terrorists opened fire, prompting swift retaliation from Indian forces.
The Army’s White Knight Corps posted: “Contact with terrorists: Suspected movement of two individuals was observed by our troops along the fence in the general area of Poonch Sector. Gunfire exchanged.”
Security forces across Jammu and Kashmir remain on high alert as operations continue to flush out remaining threats in sensitive areas near the LoC and hinterland regions.
