Five Militants Neutralized in an early morning encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district led to a standoff between security forces and a group of militants. Acting on specific intelligence, security personnel launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Kadder village of Behibagh, Kulgam, trapping five militants.
The operation began when security forces initiated searches in the area, only to come under fire from the militants. The exchange of gunfire resulted in injuries to two soldiers during the initial clash. Officials confirmed that the five militants have been neutralized, although no bodies have been recovered yet.
“Based on credible intelligence, the militants were located and surrounded. During the search, the forces came under fire, triggering the encounter,” said an official.
While the identities and affiliations of the militants remain unclear, the operation in the area is ongoing as security personnel continue their search efforts.
The incident has brought renewed focus to the rising instances of militancy in the region. This encounter highlights the continuing efforts of security forces to maintain peace and prevent further militant activities in south Kashmir.
Further updates regarding the identity of the neutralized militants and the operational developments are awaited.
