Jammu and Kashmir: Five terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Kulgam

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Five terrorists have been gunned down by security forces in an encounter at Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

The gunfight started on late Friday night between security forces and terrorists at Chowgam area of Qazigund.

The encounter was jointly launched by Army’s 9RR (Rashtriya Rifles) and Jammu and Kashmir Police.

According to the police, bodies of three terrorists have been recovered so far.

The train services between Baramulla-Qazigund have been suspended, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said.

The internet services have also been suspended in the area as a precautionary measure.

On Thursday, two Pakistani Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) terrorists were killed in an encounter between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore town.