Gunfight breaks out at Kulgam in Kashmir

 

by IANS |

Srinagar, July 9 (IANS) An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Redwani area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said on Friday.

"Encounter has started at Redwani area of Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job," police said.

The firefight between terrorists and security forces took place after a joint team of the police and the army cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of specific information about presence of terrorists.

As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where terrorists were hiding they came under a heavy volume of fire that triggered the encounter.

Latest News
Bengal BJP chief warns party workers against indulging in post-poll violence Tue, May 05, 2026, 04:45 PM
Pawan Kalyan hails new railway zone as transformative step for Andhra's growth Tue, May 05, 2026, 04:42 PM
IPL 2026: 'There's a lack of consistency,' says Shastri on LSG's six-match losing streak Tue, May 05, 2026, 04:41 PM
India consolidate No.1 spot in ICC Men's T20I rankings Tue, May 05, 2026, 04:30 PM
Sensex, Nifty end lower as geopolitical tensions drag markets Tue, May 05, 2026, 04:30 PM