Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 7 (ANI): In a significant milestone for security forces, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain announced on Sunday that six terrorists have been killed in ongoing encounters in the Kulgam district.
Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, DGP Swain confirmed that encounters are underway at two different sites in the district. “Six terrorists have been neutralized,” he stated.
DGP Swain highlighted that these operations are gaining momentum and emphasized the importance of such successes in strengthening the security environment. “This is undoubtedly a significant milestone for the security forces. These successes are crucial in fortifying the security environment. The people are coming together to end terrorism, and the operations are gaining momentum. The current operation is still ongoing and has not yet concluded,” he added.
He also mentioned reports of local terrorists being involved in these operations. “We have received news of the involvement of local terrorists as well,” he said.
The first encounter occurred in Modergam village on Saturday, followed by another in the Frisal Chinnigam area of the district.
These terror attacks come during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra in South Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir have seen a spike in terrorist attacks in recent months. (ANI)
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