Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security Forces in Kulgam and Pulwama

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Two terrorists were killed and a soldier was martyred on Tuesday morning in an encounter in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

Following specific inputs about presence of militants, security forces launched a search and cordon operation in Kulgam’s Redwani area. However, exchange of fire began when terrorists fired upon security forces.

Jammu and Kashmir police had earlier tweeted, “exchange of fire between security forces & #terrorists at Redwani #Kulgam. Security forces on Job. Details will follow.”

In another incident, a gun battle started between security forces and terrorists at Hafoo area of Tral in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The entire area has been cordoned off.

“Exchange of fire between security forces & #terrorists at Hafoo area of #Tral. Area under cordon. Security forces on Job,” Jammu and Kashmir police tweeted.

More details are awaited.