J&K encounter: At least 3 terrorists trapped by security forces in Kulgam; operation under way

An encounter broke out between security forces and suspected terrorists in the Akhal area of Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday, an official statement said.The Jammu and Kashmir Police said a joint team comprising personnel from the Special Operations Group (SOG), Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is actively engaged in the ongoing anti-terror operation.“Encounter has started at Akhal area of district #Kulgam. SOG, J&K Police, Army and CRPF on job,” the Kashmir Zone Police said in a post on X.Media reports suggests that two to three terrorists, suspected to be foreign nationals may be involved in the gunfight.This is a developing story. Further details are awaited.